The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star(1998)
Overview
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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6 episodes • 1998
Season 1
6 episodes • 1998
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous | Nov 10, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Creating the Buzz | Nov 17, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The A&R Men Cometh | Nov 24, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Sign on the Line | Dec 1, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Making Tracks | Dec 8, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Shifting the Units | Dec 15, 1998 | 0.0 |
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