Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM(2022)
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.
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) is a documentary film directed by Ray Burdis, released on August 31, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob and Pete Doherty. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Burdis
- Status:
- Released
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) Trailer
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM | 2022 | Documentary Clip: ''What Did You Call Me?"
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricky Gervais
as Self
Stephen Merchant
as Self
- Sammy Jacob
Sammy Jacob
as Self
Pete Doherty
as Self
Steve Lamacq
as Self
- John Kennedy
John Kennedy
as Self
Sonya Madan
as Self
Claire Sturgess
as Self
Alan McGee
as Self
Carl Barât
as Self
- Steve Cradock
Steve Cradock
as Self
- Gary Crowley
Gary Crowley
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ray Burdis.
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM online?
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM?
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The main cast of Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) includes Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Sammy Jacob, Pete Doherty and Steve Lamacq. The film was directed by Ray Burdis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM released?
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM was released on August 31, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM worth watching?
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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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