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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

Film · 2022

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Ray Burdisdirector

On screen

  1. Sammy Jacoblead actor
  2. Pete Dohertylead actor
  3. Stephen Merchantlead actor
  4. Ricky Gervaislead actor
  5. Carl Barâtsupporting actor
  6. Claire Sturgesssupporting actor
  7. John Kennedysupporting actor
  8. Sonya Madansupporting actor
  9. Steve Cradocksupporting actor
  10. Steve Lamacqsupporting actor
  11. Alan McGeesupporting actor
  12. Gary Crowleyguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. The Ricky Gervais ShowStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2010 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  2. Life's Too ShortStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2011 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  3. An Idiot AbroadRicky GervaisStephen Merchant2010 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  4. ExtrasStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2005 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  5. Cemetery JunctionStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. La JobStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2006 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  7. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2001 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  8. Le BureauStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2006 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  9. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2017 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  10. DerekRicky Gervais2013 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Office RetrospectiveRicky Gervais2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Office (SA)Stephen MerchantRicky Gervais2022 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  13. After LifeRicky Gervais2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  14. Ricky Gervais: HumanityRicky Gervais2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2010 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  16. Ricky Gervais: SuperNatureRicky Gervais2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Ricky Gervais: ArmageddonRicky Gervais2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Hello LadiesStephen Merchant2013 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  19. Hello Ladies: The MovieStephen Merchant2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. David Brent: Life on the RoadRicky Gervais2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2005 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  22. Special CorrespondentsRicky Gervais2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The Office PLStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2021 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  24. Lip Sync BattleStephen Merchant2015 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  25. The Invention of LyingRicky Gervais2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2024 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  27. Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British ComedyRicky Gervais2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. AmyPete Doherty2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The OutlawsStephen Merchant2021 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  30. The PaperStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2025 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  31. Fighting with My FamilyStephen Merchant2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. The OfficeStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2019 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  33. La oficinaStephen MerchantRicky Gervais2026 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  34. Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch ShowRicky Gervais2005 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  35. Dream Corp LLCStephen Merchant2016 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  36. Locked DownStephen Merchant2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. Brand: A Second ComingStephen Merchant2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Ghost TownRicky Gervais2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. Muppets Most WantedRicky Gervais2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Tooth FairyStephen Merchant2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. ValiantRicky Gervais2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. A Boy Called ChristmasStephen Merchant2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. The WilloughbysRicky Gervais2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. The UnbelieversRicky Gervais2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Jojo RabbitStephen Merchant2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Spy Kids: All the Time in the WorldRicky Gervais2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. SupersonicAlan McGee2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Goodbye JuneStephen Merchant2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Night at the MuseumRicky Gervais2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Dog ManRicky Gervais2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The MovieStephen Merchant2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianRicky Gervais2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Burke & HareStephen Merchant2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Sherlock GnomesStephen Merchant2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. Table 19Stephen Merchant2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. I Give It a YearStephen Merchant2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Escape from Planet EarthRicky Gervais2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceStephen Merchant2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  59. The Girl in the Spider's WebStephen Merchant2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. LoganStephen Merchant2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Paws of Fury: The Legend of HankRicky Gervais2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Hall PassStephen Merchant2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombRicky Gervais2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Graham Norton ShowRicky GervaisStephen Merchant2007 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  65. Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeRicky Gervais2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  66. The Little PrinceRicky Gervais2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. SpacedRicky Gervais1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  68. For Your ConsiderationRicky Gervais2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Run Fatboy RunStephen Merchant2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Hot FuzzStephen Merchant2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. LouieRicky Gervais2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  72. Green WingStephen Merchant2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  73. The MuppetsRicky Gervais2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Drunk HistoryStephen Merchant2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  75. Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?Ricky Gervais2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  76. StardustRicky Gervais2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. Good BoysStephen Merchant2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. GalavantRicky Gervais2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  79. Late Night with Seth MeyersRicky GervaisStephen Merchant2014 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  80. How to Lose Friends & Alienate PeopleRicky Gervais2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonStephen Merchant2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
04

From the people who made Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

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  1. The Krays1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. The Reflecting Skin1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Death Machine1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  4. Scum1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  5. Gandhi1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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