The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Channel 4
Streaming in:🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Cast & Crew.

Ciarán McMenamin
Jez MacAllister

Simone Lahbib
Fiona Johnstone

Gerard Butler
Marty Claymore

Nicola Stapleton
Joe

Stephen McCole
Wullie

Duncan Marwick
Psycho

Bryan Elsley
Creator / Writer

Sheree Folkson
Director

Peter Broughan
Writer

Fiona Finnegan
Sheena's Friend

Julie Wilson Nimmo
Girl at Social Security

Keith Hutcheon
Mr. McNice

Rab Affleck
Mr. McNasty

Graham De Banzie
Eddie

Katherine Connolly
June

Ruth McGhie
Betty

Ida Schuster
Elsie

Billy McElhaney
Policeman

Stewart Porter
Radio Producer

Eric Barlow
Kenny Dick

Lesley Harcourt
Shanice

Anne Myatt
Mrs. McScourge

Joanne Reilly
Juliette

Mark Robb
Good Looking Youth

Anthony Strachan
Kevin Dick

Jason Sweeney
Walter Dick

Denise Van Outen
Lizzie

Jay Kay
Self

Noel Gallagher
Self

Chrissie Hynde
Self

Keith Chegwin
Doorman

Chris Quinten
Stripper

Jenny Foster Hughes
Sheena

Robert Duncan
Showbiz Lawyer

Indraity
Keki

Cissy Sargent
Didi

Fish
Derek Trout

Frankie Park
Horska

Ricky Callan
Simon

Edward Tudor-Pole
Christian

John Duncan
Guitarist

Kieron J. Walsh
Video Director / Director

Forbes Masson
Art Stilton

Keith Allen
Slick Sloan

Sara Cox
Debbie

Johnny Meres
Martin the Marmoset

Nicholas Dixon
Tarantula Kid

Timmy Mallett
Uncle Christopher

Jeremy Clyde
Debenham

Romana D'Annunzio
Female Clubber

Garry Sweeney
Male Clubber

Frank Gallagher
Ossie

Barbara Rafferty
Alice

Nifa Hindes
Caz

Nishan Hindes
Zaz
Media.

Details.
This TV Show Is About.
rock band
Scripted
Wiki.
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 centred on a young Glaswegian band – Jocks Wa Hey – as they struggle to find success.
The series won Best Drama Serial at the 1999 RTS Television Awards and, that same year, writer Bryan Esley was nominated for Best Writer at the RTS Craft & Design Awards.
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 WB Television Network.
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