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.
Full Cast of The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Edward Tudor-Pole
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Chrissie Hynde
Self
Rab Affleck
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Gerard Butler
Marty Claymore
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Crew of The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Full backstage crew list →- Released on November 10, 1998