New Dolly Parton documentary set to air on Channel 5
Fans will gain further insight into Dolly's life
A special documentary about music icon Dolly Parton's incredible career is set to air on Channel 5, offering fans an exclusive insight into the singer's life.
Titled Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words, the documentary will see Dolly talk about her career, and how it has led to her making her first rock album, 'Rockstar'. The programme will be available to watch on Friday 29th December at 9pm on Channel 5.
The 90-minute special will feature exclusive new interviews and archive footage as it looks into Dolly's remarkable success. In addition to hearing from Dolly herself in the documentary, fans will also be able to hear from Greatest Hits Radio presenter Ken Bruce and musicians Emmylou Harris and Peter Frampton.
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment and Unscripted, Channel 5 and Paramount+, said: "I'm absolutely delighted the world's biggest country music star has chosen to talk exclusively to Channel 5.
"She's had quite the life, a career spanning more than 50 years - is still going strong in 2023 and has huge plans for the future. This will be an enlightening, endearing and entertaining special."
Lesley Douglas, Executive Producer, Lonesome Pine, added: "It's a great opportunity to see and hear from the Queen of Country who is also now the Queen of Rock N Roll."
When can I watch Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words?
Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words will air on Friday 29th December at 9pm on Channel 5 and My5.
Take a look at some of Dolly Parton's best quotes:
"It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world."
Dolly Parton performing in 1976.
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."
Dolly on stage.
"You can be rich in spirit, kindness, love and all those things that you can’t put a dollar sign on. "
Dolly Parton on stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2014.
"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."
Dolly Parton and her Goddaughter Miley Cyrus on stage at the Grammy Awards in 2019.
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one."
Dolly Parton and her former partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, who she wrote her hit 'I Will Always Love You' about.
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
Dolly performing on stage at the UK Country Music Festival.
"Never leave a rhinestone unturned."
Dolly Parton in a publicity shot for the film 'Rhinestone' in 1984.
"Life is short, keep your dreams big and your hair bigger."
Dolly Parton co-hosting the 57th Academy Of Country Music Awards in March 2022.
"When it comes to music or hair, crank up the volume!"
Dolly performed at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2022.
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