Channel 4 to air new Taylor Swift documentary which shows 'other side' of singer
Taylor Swift fans are in for a treat as a new two-part documentary about the Starlight star is winging its way to Channel 4. With a working title of 'Taylor', the series, which is set to air later this year, will explore the Bad Blood billionaire's rise to global stardom as one of the world's most successful pop stars.
According to Channel 4, the programme will 'dig deep' into Taylor's 20-year career through interviews with high-profile commentators, industry insiders, and fans.
The documentary will also 'examine the forces that have shaped her trajectory and the devoted community she has inspired'. And 'rare archive will reveal fresh insights into Taylor and her story as the series charts her journey from ambitious teen with towering dreams to one of the most influential and scrutinised figures of our time'.
Director, Guy Fall (The Fall, Bombing Brighton), Guy King, claims the billionaire is "unprecedentedly powerful", saying: " Taylor Swift is an unprecedentedly powerful 21st Century voice for women and young people.
"Under the microscope of social media since the earliest days of MySpace and Tumblr, she came of age during a new feminist wave.
"With her fame came controversy, which she so skilfully wrestled to the floor. We're excited to tell her story."
Meanwhile, Shaminder Nahal, Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4 and Commissioning Editor said: "We're thrilled that Sandpaper and director Guy King will be bringing their calibre of storytelling to chart the impact of Taylor Swift on today's culture.
"Her journey has been nothing short of epic, and we're keen for this series to reflect all the joy and artistry, the heartbreaks and high stakes, of her stunning career, while also showing viewers sides of Taylor Swift that they might not know or expect.'
Taylor, 35, was at her father's side last month after Scott Swift underwent major heart surgery after going to the doctor for a check-up.
Scott, 73, who played a significant role in his daughter's music career, had quintuple bypass surgery last month after his GP "saw something" in worrying news for the family.
Thankfully, Scott, is now said to be "doing great" after the operation, according to TMZ, after being supported by Taylor 's mum and Scott's wife, Mrs Swift, who has been married to Scott for 37 years, and the singer's brother, Austin, throughout the surgery and during the recovery process.
Taylor's rep also told the outlet that the procedure was not the result of a heart attack, but because Scott's doctor "saw something" while confirming that the dad-of-two is now "feeling just great".
The singer's spokesperson told the outlet: "Scott Swift had quintuple bypass surgery over a month ago and his wife, Andrea, and their kids, Taylor and Austin, were with him through the entire surgery and recovery process."
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