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Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

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Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5

2019

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Overview

Love Island winner Amber Davies chats her preparation for taking on the role of a lifetime as Judy in the West End production of the beloved Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5. Cameras are on hand to capture every moment, from audition to opening night.

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Amber Davies

Amber Davies

Amber Davies

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Fay Ripley

Fay Ripley

Fay Ripley

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Directed by: Meyrick Cook
Jacqueline Paul

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