The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

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1998-11-10

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 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.

First Aired

1998-11-10

Last Aired

1998-12-15

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Bryan Elsley

Status

Ended

Genres

Comedy

Language

English

Network

Channel 4

Production

Bronco Films

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    Ciarán McMenamin

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    Simone Lahbib

    Simone Lahbib
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    Gerard Butler

    Gerard Butler
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    Nicola Stapleton

    Nicola Stapleton
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    Stephen McCole

    Stephen McCole
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    Duncan Marwick

    Duncan Marwick