

Jam
2000-03-23 · 24 min / episode · ★ 8.1
Adapted from Blue Jam, a late night radio show, Jam consists of six shows featuring dark humour and unsettling sketches unfolding over an ambient soundtrack. From the mind of Chris Morris.
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- Creators
- Chris Morris
- Production companies
- Talkback, Channel 4 Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Chris MorrisVarious
Kevin EldonVarious
Mark HeapVarious
David CannVarious
Julia DavisVarious
Amelia BullmoreVariousTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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