The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

1998Show1 season6 episodes

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A comedy series about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E2 "Creating the Buzz" 8.5

Episodes

8.3

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Satirical Comedy
  • Music Industry Critique
  • British Humor
  • Underdog Story
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Band Struggle
  • Cringe Humor
  • Showbiz Drama

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Facts

November 10, 1998 · December 15, 1998 · Ended

First aired
November 10, 1998
Last aired
December 15, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?"

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Where can I stream The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?

In the United States, The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?

4 h

About 4 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

Will The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.