Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

6.7
2022
1h 30m
HD
Documentary

Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90’s, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alternative talent into the mainstream. The doc deep-dives into the struggles and influence of the station which gave rise to the likes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, whose global hits The Office and The Ricky Gervais Show were originally developed while working at the radio station.

Top Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Self

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Self

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Sammy Jacob

Self

Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty

Self

Steve Lamacq

Steve Lamacq

Self

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John Kennedy

Self

Sonya Madan

Sonya Madan

Self

Claire Sturgess

Claire Sturgess

Self

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