J R R Tolkien

The Hobbit J R R Tolkien

"The BBC TV soundtrack of the acclaimed "Jackanory "multivoice reading of "The Hobbit

Broadcast to mark the three thousandth program of the much-loved children s series "Jackanory," "The Hobbit" was transmitted over two weeks and ten episodes in 1979. It told the gripping story of Bilbo Baggins and his band of dwarves, who are on a quest for the treasure guarded by the fearsome dragon Smaug.

As he leaves his cozy hobbit-hole and travels into the wild, Bilbo s adventures begin. On his journey, he will encounter trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders as well as a mysterious and magical ring and a strange, sinister creature named Gollum

Read by Bernard Cribbins, Jan Francis, Maurice Denham, and David Wood, this rare soundtrack is sure to offer a treat for all fans of J. R. R. Tolkien."