It was a child star factory that catapulted Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena onto the world stage and created the country’s first-ever teen heartthrobs. But to a generation of Australians, Young Talent Time was much more than a TV show. Join Johnny Young and the cast as they journey through the highlights of a glittering moment in Australian TV history-- into the spandex-wearing, mullet-sporting musical spectacular of the 1970s and 80s.

 

It was a child star factory that catapulted Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena onto the world stage and created the country&rsquo;s first-ever teen heartthrobs. But to a generation of Australians, Young Talent Time was much more than a TV show. Join Johnny Young and the cast as they journey through the highlights of a glittering moment in Australian TV history-- into the spandex-wearing, mullet-sporting musical spectacular of the 1970s and 80s.
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Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes...Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world&rsquo;s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes...Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Extraordinary Stories

Introducing Young Talent Time: Australia’s Child Star Factory

A month before Amy Winehouse’s death, her performance at a music festival in Serbia was resoundly panned. She was intoxicated for the whole world to see, but the silver lining of what would be labelled 'the worst gig of her career' meant she didn’t have to go on tour. It meant Amy, and those who loved her, had their hopes pinned on a chance for Amy to get better again. 

On this episode we’ll explore the final years in the life of Amy Winehouse. After her closest friends were convinced Amy was doing better than ever, how did she die? Why was she sent on tour when she was not only unwilling, but unwell? 

Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the 27 club. What is this unique curse that looms over the legacies of these young artists?

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Tia Ucich & Kally Borg

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Guest booking: Kally Borg

With thanks to:

Dr Peter Hughes
Eleni Papavasileiou
Polly Taylor
Dean McCarthy

A month before Amy Winehouse’s death, her performance at a music festival in Serbia was resoundly panned. She was intoxicated for the whole world to see, but the silver lining of what would be labelled 'the worst gig of her career' meant she didn’t have to go on tour. It meant Amy, and those who loved her, had their hopes pinned on a chance for Amy to get better again. 
On this episode we’ll explore the final years in the life of Amy Winehouse. After her closest friends were convinced Amy was doing better than ever, how did she die? Why was she sent on tour when she was not only unwilling, but unwell? 
Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the 27 club. What is this unique curse that looms over the legacies of these young artists?
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CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Tia Ucich &amp; Kally Borg
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
Guest booking: Kally Borg
With thanks to:
Dr Peter Hughes Eleni Papavasileiou Polly Taylor Dean McCarthy

3. ‘I Told You I Was Trouble’ - The Amy Winehouse Story

After a celebrated album with her debut, Frank, and with that distinct voice and sound, Amy Winehouse got very famous, very fast. Everyone wanted a second album, but Amy had entered a whole new world. On this episode, we’ll hear how Amy’s very private struggles with mental health and addiction became headlines for a relentless tabloid culture. And, in one of the most volatile love affairs in pop culture history, how would the story of Amy and Blake become a cautionary tale about the dangers of codependency?

CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Elissa Ratliff, Tia Ucich & Kally Borg

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Guest booking: Kally Borg

With thanks to:

Dr Peter Hughes
Eleni Papavasileiou
Polly Taylor
Dean McCarthy

After a celebrated album with her debut, Frank, and with that distinct voice and sound, Amy Winehouse got very famous, very fast. Everyone wanted a second album, but Amy had entered a whole new world. On this episode, we&rsquo;ll hear how Amy&rsquo;s very private struggles with mental health and addiction became headlines for a relentless tabloid culture. And, in one of the most volatile love affairs in pop culture history, how would the story of Amy and Blake become a cautionary tale about the dangers of codependency?
CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Written and produced by Emma Gillespie with Elissa Ratliff, Tia Ucich &amp; Kally Borg
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
Guest booking: Kally Borg
With thanks to:
Dr Peter Hughes Eleni Papavasileiou Polly Taylor Dean McCarthy

2. ‘I Told You I Was Trouble’ - The Amy Winehouse Story

You can recognise it in an instant, that iconic voice and a candid style of songwriting beyond her years. The sound of Amy Winehouse was a sound unheard of since the days of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. But the name ‘Amy Winehouse’ seems to be as synonymous with talent as it is tragedy. On this season we’ll dive deep into the life of Amy. From her rise to fame, her artistry, to her pain, her loves, and her losses. Could she have been saved? What does her death tell us about the pervasive grip of addiction and fame?

CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Emma Gillespie and Tia Ucich

Guest booking: Kally Borg 

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

 

With thanks to:

Dr Peter Hughes
Eleni Papavasileiou
Polly Taylor 

You can recognise it in an instant, that iconic voice and a candid style of songwriting beyond her years. The sound of Amy Winehouse was a sound unheard of since the days of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. But the name &lsquo;Amy Winehouse&rsquo; seems to be as synonymous with talent as it is tragedy. On this season we&rsquo;ll dive deep into the life of Amy. From her rise to fame, her artistry, to her pain, her loves, and her losses. Could she have been saved? What does her death tell us about the pervasive grip of addiction and fame?
CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Written and Produced by Emma Gillespie and Tia Ucich
Guest booking: Kally Borg&nbsp;
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou
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With thanks to:
Dr Peter Hughes Eleni Papavasileiou Polly Taylor&nbsp;

Introducing Young Talent Time: Australia’s Child Star Factory

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