

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
Visit website6.7/10 • 7
2022-08-31 • 1h 30m
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.
- Directors
- Ray Burdis

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
Visit website2022-08-31 • 1h 30m
6.7/10 • 7
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.
- Directors
- Ray Burdis
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsRicky Gervais
Self
Stephen Merchant
Self
Sammy Jacob
Self
Pete Doherty
Self
Steve Lamacq
Self
John Kennedy
Self
Sonya Madan
Self
Claire Sturgess
Self
Alan McGee
Self
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