---
title: "FM"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fm-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 17561
imdb_id: "tt1385167"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# FM (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fm-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: FM (2009).
Genre: Comedy / Sitcom.
Network: ITV2.
Creators/Writers: Ian Curtis and Oliver Lansley.
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Bishop, Nina Sosanya.
Plot: Follows the lives of two DJs and their producer on their FM radio programme, Skin 86.5 FM.
Features: Music from real-life artists and guest stars from the music industry.
Draft 1: FM is a comedy television series that aired in 2009. Created and written by Ian Curtis and Oliver Lansley, the sitcom was broadcast on ITV2. The show stars Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Bishop, and Nina Sosanya. The plot follows the lives of two DJs and their producer as they work on their FM radio programme, known as Skin 86.5 FM. In addition to the central cast,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Oliver Lansley, Ian Curtis
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris O'Dowd** as *Lindsay Carol*
- **Kevin Bishop** as *Dom Cox*
- **Nina Sosanya** as *Jane Edwards*
- **Ophelia Lovibond** as *Daisy*
- **Oliver Lansley** as *Neil*
- **O-T Fagbenle** as *Topher Kiefer*
- **Daniel Kaluuya** as *Ades*
- **Gus Brown** as *Henry Lawrence*
- **Fergus Craig** as *Tim Spalden*
- **Lucy Chalkley** as *Hannah Spalden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch FM online?
FM is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is FM worth watching?
FM holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in FM, and how long does it take to binge?
FM spans 1 season and 6 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 2.2 hours (at an average of 22 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of FM are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of FM by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [FM — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/17561)

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