The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Premiered: Nov 10, 1998 | 1 seasons | 6 episodes
Popularity: 1
| Creator: | Bryan Elsley |
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| 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. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | Marty Claymore | 6 |
| Simone Lahbib | Fiona Johnstone | 6 |
| Nicola Stapleton | Joe | 6 |
| Ciarán McMenamin | Jez MacAllister | 6 |
| Stephen McCole | Wullie | 6 |
| Barbara Rafferty | Alice | 4 |
| Frank Gallagher | Ossie | 4 |
| Keith Allen | Slick Sloan | 3 |
| Rab Affleck | Mr. McNasty | 1 |
| Jeremy Clyde | Debenham | 1 |
| Keith Chegwin | Doorman | 1 |
| Chrissie Hynde | Self | 1 |
| Denise Van Outen | Lizzie | 1 |
| Garry Sweeney | Male Clubber | 1 |
| Edward Tudor-Pole | Christian | 1 |
| Anthony Strachan | Kevin Dick | 1 |
| Sara Cox | Debbie | 1 |
| Noel Gallagher | Self | 1 |
| Jay Kay | Self | 1 |
| Julie Wilson Nimmo | Girl at Social Security | 1 |