The Young Person's Guide to Being a Rock Star

Name: The Young Person's Guide to Being a Rock Star
Released: 1998-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Frank Gallagher, Simone Lahbib, Forbes Masson

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

For one young Glasgow band, fame is just a song away. But they'll soon discover the downsides of the music industry, in this hilarious satire.

1998 · 35m

Starring Frank Gallagher, Simone Lahbib, Forbes Masson

Director Sheree Folkson, Kieron J. Walsh

EPISODE 1

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Jez MacAllister begins the painful process of becoming a rock star as he puts together a band.

34m
EPISODE 2

Creating a Buzz

Fiona is recruited as the band's new member under two conditions; and one of them is to stop sleeping with Jez.

35m
EPISODE 3

The a and R Men Cometh

With no sign of a record deal after three months of gigging, Art is forced to arrange a showcase.

36m
EPISODE 4

Signing on the Line

The band arrive in London where they do a deal with Slick Sloan, then launch themselves on the capital's media scene.

32m
EPISODE 5

Making Tracks

The band arrives at Big Noise studios to record at the farmhouse of rock legend Derek Trout.

32m
EPISODE 6

Shifting the Units

The band's promotional schedule gathers pace and includes a chaotic appearance on a cult Friday-night TV show. Meanwhile, tensions within the band are exacerbated.

33m