"The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star" (1998) TV series

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Director:

Kieron J. Walsh

Writer:

Bryan Elsley (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

10 November 1998 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Ciarán McMenamin	...	Jez MacAllister (6 episodes, 1998)
Simone Lahbib	...	Fiona Johnstone (6 episodes, 1998)
Gerard Butler	...	Marty Claymore (6 episodes, 1998)
Keith Allen	...	Slick Sloan (3 episodes, 1998)
Jenny Foster Hughes	...	Sheena (3 episodes, 1998)
Graham De Banzie	...	Eddie (2 episodes, 1998)
Lesley Harcourt	...	Shanice (2 episodes, 1998)
Nifa Hindes	...	Caz (2 episodes, 1998)
Nishan Hindes	...	Zaz (2 episodes, 1998)
Mark Robb	...	Good Looking Youth (2 episodes, 1998)
Anthony Strachan	...	Kevin Dick (2 episodes, 1998)

Runtime:

35 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Overtoun House, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

Company:

Bronco Films

Movie Connections:

Remade as "My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star" (2002)

I just wish they'd made more episodes

If you've never come across this gem, think a Scottish version of "The Commitments", but less gritty.

This is a very funny series that is knowing in a self-deprecating way. What a pity it was so short and has been aired so few times; at least in Australia, where I saw it.

The original music by Guy Pratt is catchy with lyrics that partner well with the wise-cracking script.

Ciarán McMenamin is winning and believable as Jez. He and Simone Lahbib (Fiona) create some real chemistry.

Genuinely entertaining!