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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Alexi Duggins, Hollie Richardson, Hannah Verdier

Best podcasts of the week: perfect, soapy escapism from Dolly Parton

Run, Rose, Run is the podcast that meshes Dolly Parton’s new novel and album into episodes that last less than 15 minutes.
Run, Rose, Run is the podcast that meshes Dolly Parton’s new novel and album into episodes that last less than 15 minutes. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

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Run, Rose, Run
A podcast touched by the hand of Dolly Parton is a beautiful thing. What Spotify are calling their “first Bookcast” features audio excerpts of the novel the singer has co-authored with writer James Patterson, weaving in songs from the accompanying album she’s written to go with it. Parton also takes one of the voice acting parts – a young country singer who has “big dreams and faded jeans” – delivering her role with delight. Each episode runs between four and 14 minutes; a perfect daily serving of soapy escapism. Hannah Verdier

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