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COMEDY . 1998 . 1 Season . 5.8/10

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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.

Created By Bryan Elsley
Network Channel 4
Episodes 6
5.8/10
Rating
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Overview
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 1998.
Cast
Ciarán McMenamin stars as Jez MacAllister in The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star.
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Year context
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star first aired 28 years ago in 1998.

SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Bryan Elsley

NETWORKS (1)

Channel 4

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star about?
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.
How many seasons does The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star have?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
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.
Who stars in The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
The cast of The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star includes Ciarán McMenamin, Simone Lahbib, Gerard Butler, Nicola Stapleton, Stephen McCole.
What is the rating of The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
Is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star still running?
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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