The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous10 Nov 1998 · 34mThe 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.
2Creating the Buzz17 Nov 1998After a wild night together, involving the band's gig and nude guitar playing, Jez decides to ask Fiona to join Jocks Wa Hey.
3The A&R Men Cometh24 Nov 1998Three 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.
4Sign on the Line1 Dec 1998In London, the band readies to make a deal with Slick Sloan. A deal which could turn them into London's next big thing.
5Making Tracks8 Dec 1998Musician Fish guest stars as Derek Trout, a rock star whose house is being used to record Jocks Wa Hey's first big album.
6Shifting the Units15 Dec 1998Promoting 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.
Details
- Created by
- Bryan Elsley
- First aired
- 10 Nov 1998
- Last aired
- 15 Dec 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Channel 4
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 8 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Ciarán McMenaminJez MacAllister
Simone LahbibFiona Johnstone
Gerard ButlerMarty Claymore
Nicola StapletonJoe
Stephen McColeWullie- DDuncan MarwickPsycho
