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. Originally released in 2007, the song reached number 35 on the

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. The track was re-released as a download and 7-inch single in 2008 with the 7-inch only being available from the band's website, this time reaching number 48 on the UK chart. The 7-inch re-releases contain cover versions of " There She Goes" by

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Formats and track listings

First release

UK CD single # "Kill the Director" # "Kill the Director" (KUT FM live acoustic session) UK 7-inch single (purple) :A. "Kill the Director" :B. "Metro Song" UK 7-inch single (red) # "Kill the Director" # "Kill the Director" (CSS Remix)

Second release

UK CD single # "Kill the Director" # " There She Goes" (live from

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) UK 7-inch single 1 # "Kill the Director" # "Sunday TV" UK 7-inch single 2 # "Kill the Director" # "

Chart performance

On 6 July 2008, Kill the Director entered the

at number 93 on downloads alone. The following week, the song moved up to number 48 following the physical release.

Weekly charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control The Wombats songs 14th Floor Records singles 2007 singles 2007 songs Songs written by Dan Haggis Songs written by Matthew Murphy Songs written by Tord Øverland Knudsen