TV series
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998, English, on Channel 4. Created by Bryan Elsley.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 35 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Shifting the Units
Aired 15 December 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bryan ElsleyCreator
- Ciarán McMenaminJez MacAllister · 6 ep
- Simone LahbibFiona Johnstone · 6 ep
- Gerard ButlerMarty Claymore · 6 ep
- Nicola StapletonJoe · 6 ep
- Stephen McColeWullie · 6 ep
- Duncan MarwickPsycho · 6 ep
- Forbes MassonArt Stilton · 5 ep
- Jenny Foster HughesSheena · 4 ep
- Frank GallagherOssie · 4 ep
- Barbara RaffertyAlice · 4 ep
- Eric BarlowKenny Dick · 3 ep
- Keith AllenSlick Sloan · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 November 1998
- Last aired
- 15 December 1998
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star are there?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 35 minutes each.
Is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star finished?
Yes. The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star on?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
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Who created The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star was created by Bryan Elsley and stars Ciarán McMenamin, Simone Lahbib, Gerard Butler.