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Stand by Your Dream - Tammy Wynette

on BBC Two England

Tonight another chance to see Arena's documentary about Tammy Wynette , the first lady of country music, who at the time of filming had had 35 number one records, 50 albums and five husbands. Despite health problems she continues her punishing schedule driven by the dream that took her from the Alabama cotton fields to Nashville and now to Hollywood. Filmed in Los Angeles,
Nashville and her childhood home in the deep South, she talks with openness about her career and her marriages, especially to country superstar George Jones. She also tells her story in her songs:
Stand By Your Man, The Bottle, D.I.V.O.R.C.E. and TUICan Makelton My Own.
Wonderful DAILY MAIL Deeply affecting viewing
NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS
Director ROSEMARY BOWEN. JONES Series editors
NIGEL FINCH. ANTHONY WALL (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Tammy Wynette
Unknown:
George Jones.
Director:
Rosemary Bowen.
Unknown:
Nigel Finch.

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