The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)


  • Genre: Comedy
  • Creator: Bryan Elsley
  • First Air Date: 1998-11-10
  • Last Air Date: 1998-12-15
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 35 min.
  • Production Company: Bronco Films
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Networks: Channel 4
star 5.9/10
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Summary

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a British comedy series, which aired on Channel 4 in 1998. It was a six-part satirical take on the music industry, written by Skins creator Bryan Elsley. The plot centered around a young Glaswegian band - Jocks Wa Hey - as they struggle to find success. The series won the 'Best Drama Serial' award at the 1999 RTS Television Awards and, that same year, writer Bryan Esley was nominated in the RTS 'Best Writer' category for the series. It was remade as My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, a short-lived American/Canadian series that starred Oliver Hudson and was made for the now defunct The WB Television Network.

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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1998-11-10
6 Episodes

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous60 min
Season 1Episode 2Creating the Buzz60 min
Season 1Episode 3The A&R Men Cometh60 min
Season 1Episode 4Sign on the Line60 min
Season 1Episode 5Making Tracks60 min
Season 1Episode 6Shifting the Units60 min
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  • Simone Lahbib

    as Fiona Johnstone
  • Gerard Butler

    as Marty Claymore
  • Nicola Stapleton

    as Joe
  • Stephen McCole

    as Wullie
  • Duncan Marwick

    as Psycho