
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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Air Date: 1998-11-10
The satirical comedy/drama about a rock band from Glasgow begins and we're introduced to Jez and his bandmates known ...
Air Date: 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...
Air Date: 1998-11-24
Three months have passed, the band has been gigging non-stop without a sniff from a record company. Fiona and Jez con...
Air Date: 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.
Air Date: 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 al...
Air Date: 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 ...