The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998•15•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•5.8•Ended
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.
Creator
Bryan Elsley
Network
Channel 4
Origin
GB
Cast
Ciarán McMenamin
Jez MacAllister
Simone Lahbib
Fiona Johnstone
Gerard Butler
Marty Claymore
Nicola Stapleton
Joe
Stephen McCole
Wullie
Duncan Marwick
Psycho
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