The Hobbit: The Classic BBC TV Jackanory Reading

by J. R. R. Tolkien, Bernard Cribbins (Read by), David Wood MR (Read by), Jan Francis (Read by), Maurice Denham (Read by)

Overview

Broadcast to mark the 3000th programme of the much-loved children's series Jackanory, The Hobbit was transmitted over two weeks and 10 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 cosy 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 audio soundtrack is sure to offer a treat for all fans of J. R. R. Tolkien.

2 CDs. 2 hrs 28 mins.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781471358371
Publisher:	B B C Worldwide Americas
Publication date:	10/03/2013
Series:	Lord of the Rings Series
Edition description:	Abridged
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

J. R. R. Tolkien was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. From 1925-1959 he was an Oxford Professor, first of Anglo Saxon and then of English Language and Literature, but is best known as the author of the fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings.

Date of Birth:

January 3, 1892

Date of Death:

September 2, 1973

Place of Birth:

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (South Africa)

Place of Death:

Oxford, England

Education:

B.A., Exeter College, Oxford University, 1915; M.A., 1919