The strapline for the brand new Radio X is “Get into the Music”.

How many listeners did XFM Ricky Gervais have?

He will continue as head of production, including producing and co-presenting the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant show on Saturday afternoons. Broadcasting on the FM frequency in London, Xfm has an audience of 502,000 according to the latest Rajar figures.

Are Karl Pilkington and Ricky Gervais still friends?

Merchant and Gervais were behind some of the 21st Centurys most successful comedy series, like The Office, Extras and An Idiot Abroad. However, that doesnt mean the pair have fallen out, and Gervais explained recently that he, Merchant and frequent collaborator Karl Pilkington are still friends.

How did Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington meet?

He came into the office on the day of the first show – I was just there to hit the buttons – and while we were in the station kitchen he got out his mobile phone and hit me over the head with it.