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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

Season 1 · 6 episodes · Nov 10, 1998

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    Episode 1

    Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

    Nov 10, 1998

    The satirical comedy/drama about a rock band from Glasgow begins and we're introduced to Jez and his bandmates known as Jocks Wa Hey. Jez's meeting Fiona, a DSS officer/musician, along with the band's first gig leads to something unexpected.

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    Episode 2

    Creating the Buzz

    Nov 17, 1998

    After a wild night together, involving the band's gig and nude guitar playing, Jez decides to ask Fiona to join Jocks Wa Hey.

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    Episode 3

    The A&R Men Cometh

    Nov 24, 1998

    Three months have passed, the band has been gigging non-stop without a sniff from a record company. Fiona and Jez confront Art who agrees to put on an industry showcase at Glasgow Barrowlands. All they have to do now is sell 500 tickets in six days, prepare for the A & R onslaught and sign a deal ... with Slick Sloan from Massive Mix Records.

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    Episode 4

    Sign on the Line

    Dec 1, 1998

    In London, the band readies to make a deal with Slick Sloan. A deal which could turn them into London's next big thing.

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    Episode 5

    Making Tracks

    Dec 8, 1998

    Musician Fish guest stars as Derek Trout, a rock star whose house is being used to record Jocks Wa Hey's first big album.

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    Episode 6

    Shifting the Units

    Dec 15, 1998

    Promoting a rock band is not always easy as the band soon finds out when they realize that they have to perform on a childrens' TV show. To make matters worse, Jocks Wa Hey seems to be growing apart due to rising tensions between the band members.