The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star online in HD.
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Bryan Elsley
- Starring: Ciarán McMenamin, Simone Lahbib, Gerard Butler, Nicola Stapleton, Stephen McCole, Duncan Marwick
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1998-11-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.8/10 (8 votes) |
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (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, a
- E2: Creating the Buzz (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.
- E3: The A&R Men Cometh (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
- E4: Sign on the Line (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.
- E5: Making Tracks (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.
- E6: Shifting the Units (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 t
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star? Bryan Elsley.
Where can I watch The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
