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

TV Series ★ 5.8 35 min

Comedy

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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Released
November 10, 1998
Runtime
35 min
IMDb
tt0178167
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Bronco Films,

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Cast

Ciarán McMenamin Ciarán McMenamin Jez MacAllister Simone Lahbib Simone Lahbib Fiona Johnstone Gerard Butler Gerard Butler Marty Claymore Nicola Stapleton Nicola Stapleton Joe Stephen McCole Stephen McCole Wullie Duncan Marwick Psycho

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star about?
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.
Who created The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star was created by Bryan Elsley.
Who stars in The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star stars Ciarán McMenamin, Simone Lahbib, Gerard Butler, Nicola Stapleton.
When was The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star released?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a 1998 comedy series.
Where can I watch The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
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