Many mourned the death of talented musician Amy Winehouse, but only a handful knew the depth of her deadly struggle with her addiction. This documentary is the untold story of a troubled star.
Comments (47)
10 months ago
janet
She has left a void that no one can fill R.I.P. AMY no more pain
She really was an amazing artist who found her voice through her deep pain which struck a chord with her fans. In a time of manufactured music and commercial pressure she really was unique and special. The Americans had Billy Holiday, the French had Edith Piaf and Britain had Amy Winehouse.
GIOVANNI ULLERI DIRECTOR OF AMY WINEHOUSE THE UNTOLD STORY
Thanks Sue ,the interview with Amy's husband Blake Fielder-Civil was filmed in 2009 when he was in Rehab. All the other interviews were filmed in the last few days.
I hope the tragic death of such a talented young girl will be an example of what our youth of today must try to avoid at all costs!We will miss your musical journey but are assured youre in a better place Amy.
Its so sad Amy had to die sooo young and join the 27 club! I wish i could have helped her and had coffee n played music with her. I wish someone could have intervened in time to save her. She will live on in all our hearts. God Bless you Amy. x
What a load of keech from the psychologist wummin Jo Hemmings,how does she know what was in Amy's head? What's the point of these peeps who"knew Amy",if you genuinely knew her you wouldn't do this.A show/tribute with her songs and interviews in Amy's own words would've sufficed.I can't watch any more of this..Making the girl look like a co-dependant junkie,shame on you Channel 5 for airing this.....
Thank you Giovanni Ulleri(Director, Amy Winehouse, The untold Story for a very different perspective on Amy Winehouse.
Its refreshing to see Blake's opinion on events that happened between him and Amy.
Amy was not forced to take drugs, nor was she forced to love, Blake and Amys relationship should have been a private, intimate moment, which unfortunatly due to drugs was doomed.
I do believe that Amy was a strong opiniated person who knew her own mind which is why this tortured soul was so extremely talented yet so lacking in confidence, that she was unable to function in life without addictions be it love or substances.
What I'm disgusted to see is how noone has yet mentioned the medias part in Amy's death, the press hounded Amy whilst basically photograhing her dying before their own 'lenses'!!
Another great female gone forever because of everyones fascination with celebrity, or is it the medias fascination with making money.
When will people understand the tremendous pressure these people must live under, always in the glare of public life.
I only hope Amy was 'hacked' and maybe then the media will be questioned regarding the part they played.
RIP Amy
How sad that your only real 'peace' will be obtained in death.
Sadly and sorely missed
It's a shame that the second she was gone, everyone had got a finger to point at someone else to be held accountable for her life and her death. Seems everyone is to blame except herself. And as for people and press being too late to shed their crocodile tears, pretty much a mirror of the so called 'fans' who up until she was dead, had very little to say about her or her music. Now that, is real hypocracy!
Sad waste of such a huge talent but only one person, and one person only, is accountable for the outcome. The media recorded her life but only she played it out and only she is to blame for it ending.
Stenna, my favourite comment so far.
I couldn't help but think to myself throughout this documentary what on earth did she see in BFC? But I try not to be influenced by a tv programme neither do I buy any of the tabloids, there are always two sides to a story. This is the first interview I have seen BFC in, and who knows why this man had such a hold over Amy. Low in self esteem and feeling extremely vulnerable trying to get her head around the notoriety and fame, and the hard drugs befuddling her mind no doubt. She may have met someone who would have loved and taken care of her better... or she may have met someone and been evern worse off than she was with BFC.
She was extremely talented, I loved her music and feel sad for her friends and family that her life ended like this. That said I (and I'm sure most of the population) could see this coming a mile off.
The media in this country are relentless in hounding people in the spotlight and they have no consideration of the consequences. They are parasites. It will never change as people will continue to buy these newspapers and magazines to get their daily dose of the scandals and carryings on in celebrity lives. Shame on you all.
the documentry was very moving,and not like the stories in the newspapers,blake and amy loved each other that was clear to see,good or bad for each other thats not for us to say,a beautiful girl with a truly soulful voice who will be sadly missed r.i.p amy
cannot believe this happend to you why o why girl .. man you are and were GOOOOD.. hope your there on the other side at peace and being cool as you knew how to do so well. Hope when my times up i'll hear your music again GOD bless you sweet thing xx
cant understand why its not on catch ive not seen it and passionately want to. as many others want to i bet they publish a dvd make more funds from amy. fingers crossed they show it asap.
The untold story, remains untold for those of us that missed the programme. Why can we not watch it on catch up after all it has been aired. You had so much to give still Amy. Rest in peace. No one can hurt you now.
Due to slight technical issues, this programme has been delayed. It will be available to watch on demand later today. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience.
how sad was that still cant belive she as gone she will be sadly missed by so many of us what a voice what a troubled young woman how knows the resons for her drink and drug taking and who r we 2 judge whos fault that was none of us really know what happens behind closed doors the press ownly want us to read whats going to sell papers not the really truth yes her and blake may have had a bad times when they were together but look at whats happened now they r apart blake behind bars and amy gone from us rip my angel and my best wishes to her family and all that know her xxx
i think most of us have felt the incredible addictive and destructive feeling that comes with loving someone who deep down we know is wrong and cant live without at the time. We are lucky if we come out okay on the other side. i am so sorry for Amy ..aside from being the most talented artist i have ever known ..she had so much to offer. i am glad she came out the otherside knowing life goes on..im just sorry her poor body gave out before her spirit. Love kills..in many forms. But like she said things happen for a reason..its easy to blame Blake..but could you imagine telling Amy she couldnt do something..she would never have taken drugs if she really didnt want it..some people just have addictive personalities.and hers was apparent...god bless Amy <3 .x
i think most of us have felt the incredible addictive and destructive feeling that comes with loving someone who deep down we know is wrong and cant live without at the time. We are lucky if we come out okay on the other side. i am so sorry for Amy ..aside from being the most talented artist i have ever known ..she had so much to offer. i am glad she came out the otherside knowing life goes on..im just sorry her poor body gave out before her spirit. Love kills..in many forms. But like she said things happen for a reason..its easy to blame Blake..but could you imagine telling Amy she couldnt do something..she would never have taken drugs if she really didnt want it..some people just have addictive personalities.and hers was apparent...god bless Amy <3 .x
Wish I couldve got to meet u amy I miss u your my idol every1 loves u even tho your not here :( RIP I hope every1 in the sky are looking after u I wish u were still here I love your song back to black I'm gonna so g it on britains got talent as a tribute if I get to audition my thoughts are with your friends family and fans RIP amy sleeptight goodnight xxx
Comments (47)
10 months ago
janet
She has left a void that no one can fill R.I.P. AMY no more pain
10 months ago
GIOvanni Ulleri
She really was an amazing artist who found her voice through her deep pain which struck a chord with her fans. In a time of manufactured music and commercial pressure she really was unique and special. The Americans had Billy Holiday, the French had Edith Piaf and Britain had Amy Winehouse. GIOVANNI ULLERI DIRECTOR OF AMY WINEHOUSE THE UNTOLD STORY
10 months ago
sue
the untold story was not filmed a few days before amy died,it was infact filmed nearly 2yrs
10 months ago
Giovanni ULLERI
Thanks Sue ,the interview with Amy's husband Blake Fielder-Civil was filmed in 2009 when he was in Rehab. All the other interviews were filmed in the last few days.
10 months ago
sue
thankyou giovanni for confirming that any comments by blake fielder were indeed 2yrs ago,as he can-not give interviews from prison.
10 months ago
c
i wish i had met Amy- so sad....i hope she is in a happier place now
10 months ago
Yankee
Love is a losing game. RIP Amy.
10 months ago
rhia
I met amy and she was ditsy,clever,pretty and just down to earth.great loss and a pure talent.rip.
10 months ago
Chloe
I hope the tragic death of such a talented young girl will be an example of what our youth of today must try to avoid at all costs!We will miss your musical journey but are assured youre in a better place Amy.
10 months ago
tea5girly
Just watched a Tribute on ITV....I shed a few tears,such a sad story.Hope she's up there giving it laldy,KTF Amy.
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10 months ago
Marko
Its so sad Amy had to die sooo young and join the 27 club! I wish i could have helped her and had coffee n played music with her. I wish someone could have intervened in time to save her. She will live on in all our hearts. God Bless you Amy. x
10 months ago
tea5girly
What a load of keech from the psychologist wummin Jo Hemmings,how does she know what was in Amy's head? What's the point of these peeps who"knew Amy",if you genuinely knew her you wouldn't do this.A show/tribute with her songs and interviews in Amy's own words would've sufficed.I can't watch any more of this..Making the girl look like a co-dependant junkie,shame on you Channel 5 for airing this.....
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10 months ago
Karen
Is the programme repeated?
10 months ago
chickchar
Thank you Giovanni Ulleri(Director, Amy Winehouse, The untold Story for a very different perspective on Amy Winehouse. Its refreshing to see Blake's opinion on events that happened between him and Amy. Amy was not forced to take drugs, nor was she forced to love, Blake and Amys relationship should have been a private, intimate moment, which unfortunatly due to drugs was doomed. I do believe that Amy was a strong opiniated person who knew her own mind which is why this tortured soul was so extremely talented yet so lacking in confidence, that she was unable to function in life without addictions be it love or substances. What I'm disgusted to see is how noone has yet mentioned the medias part in Amy's death, the press hounded Amy whilst basically photograhing her dying before their own 'lenses'!! Another great female gone forever because of everyones fascination with celebrity, or is it the medias fascination with making money. When will people understand the tremendous pressure these people must live under, always in the glare of public life. I only hope Amy was 'hacked' and maybe then the media will be questioned regarding the part they played. RIP Amy How sad that your only real 'peace' will be obtained in death. Sadly and sorely missed
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10 months ago
lensonsblues
It's a shame that the second she was gone, everyone had got a finger to point at someone else to be held accountable for her life and her death. Seems everyone is to blame except herself. And as for people and press being too late to shed their crocodile tears, pretty much a mirror of the so called 'fans' who up until she was dead, had very little to say about her or her music. Now that, is real hypocracy! Sad waste of such a huge talent but only one person, and one person only, is accountable for the outcome. The media recorded her life but only she played it out and only she is to blame for it ending.
10 months ago
caterina
Stenna, my favourite comment so far. I couldn't help but think to myself throughout this documentary what on earth did she see in BFC? But I try not to be influenced by a tv programme neither do I buy any of the tabloids, there are always two sides to a story. This is the first interview I have seen BFC in, and who knows why this man had such a hold over Amy. Low in self esteem and feeling extremely vulnerable trying to get her head around the notoriety and fame, and the hard drugs befuddling her mind no doubt. She may have met someone who would have loved and taken care of her better... or she may have met someone and been evern worse off than she was with BFC. She was extremely talented, I loved her music and feel sad for her friends and family that her life ended like this. That said I (and I'm sure most of the population) could see this coming a mile off. The media in this country are relentless in hounding people in the spotlight and they have no consideration of the consequences. They are parasites. It will never change as people will continue to buy these newspapers and magazines to get their daily dose of the scandals and carryings on in celebrity lives. Shame on you all.
10 months ago
sue
the documentry was very moving,and not like the stories in the newspapers,blake and amy loved each other that was clear to see,good or bad for each other thats not for us to say,a beautiful girl with a truly soulful voice who will be sadly missed r.i.p amy
10 months ago
sam
Why's it not on catch up???
10 months ago
debs
RIP AMY xx
10 months ago
brian
cannot believe this happend to you why o why girl .. man you are and were GOOOOD.. hope your there on the other side at peace and being cool as you knew how to do so well. Hope when my times up i'll hear your music again GOD bless you sweet thing xx
10 months ago
annemarie
Please let it be on catch up
10 months ago
brian
cant understand why its not on catch ive not seen it and passionately want to. as many others want to i bet they publish a dvd make more funds from amy. fingers crossed they show it asap.
10 months ago
pam mead
If tears could build a stair way and memories a lane we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. R.I.P Amy <3
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10 months ago
faye
how can i watch this it wont let me?? someone help please
10 months ago
Lynnie
The untold story, remains untold for those of us that missed the programme. Why can we not watch it on catch up after all it has been aired. You had so much to give still Amy. Rest in peace. No one can hurt you now.
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10 months ago
laura
When will this be on demand so we can watch it
10 months ago
lindsay
i also too missed the programme when will it be on catch up please, you will be sadly missed R.I.P Amy xx
10 months ago
Demand_FIVE
Due to slight technical issues, this programme has been delayed. It will be available to watch on demand later today. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience.
10 months ago
steve
r.i.p amy
10 months ago
shaz491
did not get 2 watch it keep freezing ?
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10 months ago
hayley
how sad was that still cant belive she as gone she will be sadly missed by so many of us what a voice what a troubled young woman how knows the resons for her drink and drug taking and who r we 2 judge whos fault that was none of us really know what happens behind closed doors the press ownly want us to read whats going to sell papers not the really truth yes her and blake may have had a bad times when they were together but look at whats happened now they r apart blake behind bars and amy gone from us rip my angel and my best wishes to her family and all that know her xxx
10 months ago
Mary Potter
What a loss to the world.I loved her voice pure soul.
10 months ago
debbie
seems a really good documentary but would be better if it didnt keep frezzing dont have this problem with other channnels
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9 months ago
karina
i think most of us have felt the incredible addictive and destructive feeling that comes with loving someone who deep down we know is wrong and cant live without at the time. We are lucky if we come out okay on the other side. i am so sorry for Amy ..aside from being the most talented artist i have ever known ..she had so much to offer. i am glad she came out the otherside knowing life goes on..im just sorry her poor body gave out before her spirit. Love kills..in many forms. But like she said things happen for a reason..its easy to blame Blake..but could you imagine telling Amy she couldnt do something..she would never have taken drugs if she really didnt want it..some people just have addictive personalities.and hers was apparent...god bless Amy <3 .x
9 months ago
karina
i think most of us have felt the incredible addictive and destructive feeling that comes with loving someone who deep down we know is wrong and cant live without at the time. We are lucky if we come out okay on the other side. i am so sorry for Amy ..aside from being the most talented artist i have ever known ..she had so much to offer. i am glad she came out the otherside knowing life goes on..im just sorry her poor body gave out before her spirit. Love kills..in many forms. But like she said things happen for a reason..its easy to blame Blake..but could you imagine telling Amy she couldnt do something..she would never have taken drugs if she really didnt want it..some people just have addictive personalities.and hers was apparent...god bless Amy <3 .x
9 months ago
karen
R.I.P amy u were remarkable generations to come will learn of the troubled girl who sung with her in her music ur in a better places now <3 x
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8 months ago
Kayley Powell
Wish I couldve got to meet u amy I miss u your my idol every1 loves u even tho your not here :( RIP I hope every1 in the sky are looking after u I wish u were still here I love your song back to black I'm gonna so g it on britains got talent as a tribute if I get to audition my thoughts are with your friends family and fans RIP amy sleeptight goodnight xxx
6 months ago
Di
miss u.RIP :' (
2 months ago
pat
it is so annoyin why advertise the program when it cant b viewed