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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, August 31 2022
2 years ago
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Portrait of Ricky GervaisRicky Gervais
Ricky Gervais was
61 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 25 1961
Portrait of Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant was
47 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 24 1974
Portrait of Sammy JacobSammy Jacob
Sammy Jacob was
>> in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Pete DohertyPete Doherty
Pete Doherty was
43 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 12 1979
Portrait of Steve LamacqSteve Lamacq
Steve Lamacq was
57 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 1964
Portrait of John KennedyJohn Kennedy
John Kennedy was
>> in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Sonya MadanSonya Madan
Sonya Madan was
>> in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Claire SturgessClaire Sturgess
Claire Sturgess was
>> in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Alan McGeeAlan McGee
Alan McGee was
61 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Portrait of Carl BarâtCarl Barât
Carl Barât was
44 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 06 1978
Portrait of Steve CradockSteve Cradock
Steve Cradock was
53 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 22 1969
Portrait of Gary CrowleyGary Crowley
Gary Crowley was
>> in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Self'.
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Crew

Portrait of Ray BurdisRay Burdis
Ray Burdis was
64 in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
as 'Director'
Sat, Aug 23 1958