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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

151998•35m•5.8/10
Comedy

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5.8/10(6)

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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Production

Bronco Films, Company Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 10, 1998

Last Aired

December 15, 1998

Networks

Channel 4

Created By

Bryan Elsley

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
E1
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Air date: 1998-11-10
The satirical comedy/drama about a rock band from Glasgow begins and we're introduced to Jez and his bandmates known as Jocks Wa Hey. Jez's meeting Fiona, a DSS officer/musician, along with the band's first gig leads to something unexpected.
Creating the Buzz
E2
Creating the Buzz
Air date: 1998-11-17
After a wild night together, involving the band's gig and nude guitar playing, Jez decides to ask Fiona to join Jocks Wa Hey.
The A&R Men Cometh
E3
The A&R Men Cometh
Air date: 1998-11-24
Three months have passed, the band has been gigging non-stop without a sniff from a record company. Fiona and Jez confront Art who agrees to put on an industry showcase at Glasgow Barrowlands. All they have to do now is sell 500 tickets in six days, prepare for the A & R onslaught and sign a deal ... with Slick Sloan from Massive Mix Records.
Sign on the Line
E4
Sign on the Line
Air date: 1998-12-01
In London, the band readies to make a deal with Slick Sloan. A deal which could turn them into London's next big thing.
Making Tracks
E5
Making Tracks
Air date: 1998-12-08
Musician Fish guest stars as Derek Trout, a rock star whose house is being used to record Jocks Wa Hey's first big album.
Shifting the Units
E6
Shifting the Units
Air date: 1998-12-15
Promoting a rock band is not always easy as the band soon finds out when they realize that they have to perform on a childrens' TV show. To make matters worse, Jocks Wa Hey seems to be growing apart due to rising tensions between the band members.

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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