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Release Year1998
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresComedy
Votes8
DirectorBryan Elsley
WritersBryan Elsley
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
About The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
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.
Directed by Bryan Elsley, The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star leans on a strong ensemble — Ciarán McMenamin, Simone Lahbib, Gerard Butler — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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