FM (British TV series)
| FM | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Situation comedy |
| Starring | Chris O'Dowd Kevin Bishop Nina Sosanya Daniel Kaluuya |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Izzy Mant |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 min. |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV2 |
| Release | 25 February 2009 – Present |
FM is a British sitcom airing on ITV2, starring Chris O'Dowd (The IT Crowd), Kevin Bishop (Star Stories), Nina Sosanya (Love Actually) and Daniel Kaluuya (Skins). The show features music from up and coming artists and also guest stars from the music industry. The first episode aired on February 25 2009 and the series ran for 6 episodes. It broadcasted on Wednesdays at 22:30. [1] The series launched with 213,000 viewers.
The whole series was re-run on Friday 3 April from 22:00 until 01:00. On 13 April 2009 the series was released on DVD with a BBFC rating of 15.[2]
Episodes
| # | Title | Original airdate | Overall # |
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| 1.01 | "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" | 25 February 2009 | 1 |
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In between putting on their daily radio show, Lindsay tries to reinvent himself as a superstar club DJ, Jane gets to the eighth date for the first time, and Dom is haunted by his boyband past. Featuring an exclusive performance from Guillemots, plus guest appearances from Marianne Faithfull and Justin Hawkins. | |||
| 1.02 | "System Addict" | 4 March 2009 | 2 |
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The group try to stick to some new resolutions: Dom gives up booze, Jane gives up cigarettes, and Lindsay gives up giving up on girls. Featuring a performance by the Wombats, and a guest appearance by Toyah Willcox. | |||
| 1.03 | "Return to Sender" | 11 March 2009 | 3 |
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Dom goes deaf, Jane is outed as a kleptomaniac, and Lindsay sends out an email that causes mayhem. Also features a guest performance by Ladyhawke. | |||
| 1.04 | "Golden Lady" | 18 March 2009 | 4 |
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Lindsay, Dom and Jane have very different experiences of awards season. Featuring Konnie Huq and the Subways. | |||
| 1.05 | "Video Killed the Radio Star" | 25 March 2009 | 5 |
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When Lindsay is given the chance to move into TV, he finds the leap harder than expected. Jane suspects that runner Ades is flirting with her. And Dom gets ready for the annual radio industry pub quiz by insulting Tim Westwood and threatening Richard Bacon. Featuring guest stars Sarah Champion and Jamie Theakston, plus a performance by Sway. | |||
| 1.06 | "Blinded by the Light" | 01 April 2009 | 6 |
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Lindsay finds his principles tested when he meets a gorgeous but talentless singer. Meanwhile, Dom is conflicted when he is offered a job at a rival station, and Jane meets her nemesis. Featuring a performance by The Charlatans. | |||
References
- ^ "ITV2 tunes into radio sitcom". 25 February 2009
- ^ "FM DVD on Amazon UK". 24 April 2009