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The Young Person's Guide To Becoming A Rock Star

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1998
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Satire following the ups and downs of making it in the tough and uncompromising world of the music industry. Stars Ciarán McMenamim, Simone Lahbib, Duncan Marwick, Nicola Stapleton, Stephen McCole and more.

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Frank Gallagher Ossie
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Simone Lahbib Fiona
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Duncan Marwick Psycho
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Forbes Masson Art Stilton
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Stephen McCole Wullie
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Ciarán McMenamim Jez
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Barbara Rafferty Alice
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Nicola Stapleton Joe
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Guest cast
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Indraity Keki
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Jamie Adair Tamm Dick
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Rab Affleck Mr. McNasty
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Keith Allen Slick Sloan
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Russell Anderson Squaddie #1
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Eric Barlow Kenny Dick
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Adam Bloom Berk
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Bobby Bluebell A&R Man
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Gerard Butler (as Gerry Butler) Marty Claymore
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Ricky Callan (as Richard Callan) Simon
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Keith Chegwin Doorman
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Jeremy Clyde Debenham
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Katherine Connolly June
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Neil Cornes Boy
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Phil Cornwell Backstage Celebrity
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Nathalie Cox Mimi
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Sara Cox Debbie
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Romana D'Annunzio Female Clubber
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Graham De Banzie Eddie
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Derek Dick (as Fish) Derek Trout
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Nicholas Dixon Tarantula Kid
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John Duncan Guitarist
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Robert Duncan Show Biz Lawyer
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Fiona Finnegan Sheena's Friend
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Jenny Foster Hughes Sheena
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Samantha Fox (as Sam Fox) Celebrity
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Lesley Harcourt Shanice
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Nifa Hindes Caz
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Nishan Hindes Zaz
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Dominic Holland Bob
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Keith Hutcheon Mr. McNice
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B. J. Hogg Policeman
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Catherine Keating Floor Manager
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Timmy Mallett (as Timmy Mallet) Uncle Christopher
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Ewan McCleod A&R Man
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Gary McCormack A&R Man
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Billy McElhaney Policeman
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Gregory McFarnon Smeg
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Ruth McGhie Betty
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Johnny Meres Martin the Marmoset
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Anne Myatt Mrs. McScourge
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Michael O'Brien A&R Man
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Frankie Park Horska
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John Paul Gilvray Boy in Van
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Paul Pirie Long Nosed Guy
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Stewart Porter Radio Producer
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Guy Pratt A&R Man
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Chris Quinten Stripper
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Joanne Reilly Juliette
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Mark Robb Good Looking Youth
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Paul Samson Squaddie #2
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Cissy Sargent Didi
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Jody Saron Girl
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Ida Schuster Elsie
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Martin Scott Ents Officer
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Sara Stockbridge Media Babe
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Antony Strachan Kevin Dick
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Garry Sweeney (as Gary Sweeney) Male Clubber
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Jason Sweeney Walter Dick
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Andrew Townsley Coach Driver
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Edward Tudor Pole Christian
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Julia Valet Voluptua
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Denise Van Outen Lizzie
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Julie Wilson Nimmo Girl at Social Security
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Noel Gallagher Self
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Chrissie Hynde Self
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Jay Kay Self
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Kirsty Wark Self
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Writing team
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Bryan Elsley Writer
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Production team
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Sheree Folkson Director
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Kieron J. Walsh Director
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Peter Norris Producer
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Peter Broughan Executive Producer
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George Faber Executive Producer
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Suzan Harrison Executive Producer
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Charles Pattinson Executive Producer
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William Webb Editor
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Philip Cullen Editor
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Pat Campbell Production Designer
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Julia Duff Casting Director
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Kate Carin Costume Designer
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Peter Sinclair Director of Photography
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Robert McCann Make-up Designer
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Guy Pratt Composer
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David Reid 1st Assistant Director
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Tommy Gormley 1st Assistant Director
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Peter Broughan Creator

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