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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM · 2022

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) is a Documentary film directed by Ray Burdis, starring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob.

Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob, Pete Doherty, Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy, Sonya Madan, Claire Sturgess

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What is "Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM" about?

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.

When was "Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM" released?

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM was released in 2022.

Who stars in "Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM"?

The cast includes Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob, Pete Doherty.