Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-15
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- Director
- Ray Burdis
- Original Title
- Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Ray Burdis
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Ray Burdis
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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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.
Who directed Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM?
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM was directed by Ray Burdis.
Who stars in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM?
The principal cast of Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM includes Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob, Pete Doherty, Steve Lamacq.
When was Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM released and how long is it?
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM?
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).