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Following the devastating news of country music powerhouse Dolly Parton’s passing at age 80, fans worldwide are flocking to to celebrate the immortal legacy of the Backwoods Barbie.
Right now, you can watch the definitive Dolly Parton documentary – Dolly Parton: Here I Am – for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Abroad? We'll show you how to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am for free from anywhere below.
The 1 hour 30 min film serves as the ultimate tribute to the blonde bombshell who proved she was never anyone’s dumb blonde. It traces her relentless rise from Tennessee cabin to a $650M empire (including her own 'Dollywood' theme park).
The feature-length tell-all is streaming now and the perfect way to learn more about the Jolene hitmaker. Here's how to watch and stream the Dolly Parton doc in the UK, US, Canada and beyond...
How to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC's online streaming site, BBC iPlayer, is streaming Dolly Parton: Here I Am for free — you can catch the landmark doc now.
Dolly Parton: Here I Am is streaming now on BBC iPlayer . How to watch BBC iPlayer: Streaming fans who want to catch Dolly Parton: Here I Am can watch on the BBC website or download the BBC iPlayer app ( iOS / Android ). All you have to do is sign up with your email, date of birth, a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and confirm that you have a TV license. OUTSIDE THE UK? Use NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world. View Deal
How to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am on BBC iPlayer from anywhere
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Dolly Parton: Here I Am episode guide
▶︎ Dolly Parton: Here I Am – watch now (1hr 30 mins) Featuring incredible archive footage and exclusive interviews with Dolly and stars like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, this film lifts the lid on the songwriting genius behind I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5 and a host of other chart-topping hits. From her humble beginnings to her global success, the film discovers how a young girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville to become the queen of country music.
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