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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised)

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, full cast
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With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8th, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. It boasts a truly outstanding cast including Ian Holm (as Frodo), Sir Michael Hordern (as Gandalf), Robert Stephens (as Aragorn), Bill Nighy (as Sam Gamgee) and John Le Mesurier (as Bilbo). Brian Sibley's famous adaptation has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm, who now stars as Bilbo in the feature films based on The Lord of the Rings. Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Frodo must do everything he can to prevent this, and with the help of Gandalf the wizard and a band of loyal companions he begins a perilous journey across Middle-earth. Sauron's Black Riders are on their trail as they travel to Rivendell, attempt to cross the snow-swept Misty Mountains and, in desperation, enter the terrifying Mines of Moria.

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Wonderful Dramatization of LOTR

I’m shocked how quickly I got through the reading. The acting is superb and loved it, will be purchasing the Two Towers next. Only thing I wish the narrator had “explained” the fight scenes with more detail.

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Treasure of all times

Amazing experience. Beautiful atmosphere. Not heard something similar in actual times. Very heart catching. I am fan of Tolkien. Of course...

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Amazing

It made me relive the movies once again! I loved the effort and performance of this book

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It was very entertaining

The story was a tiny bit confusing and we couldn’t here sometimes. Other than that, the performance and effects were amazing and so was the story.

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Great adaptation for a fan of the book to have

I was nervous about this title when I downloaded it from Audible. As a fan of the books who reads them at least once a year, I can say that this dramatized version was very well done. Yes parts of the books have been removed and certain lines were changed but the performances from the actors help you to forget this. This dramatization is a great way to introduce the story to younger kids who may not want to 'read' a book this long. Worth every penny.

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awesome!!

so easy to listen to!! listened on drives to and from work. good option to reading alone.

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Magnifisent

It is an astonishing book. It is more for junior high students but I myself am a 5th grader and still enjoyed it very much. It had excellent vocabulary, J. R. R. Tolkien is a wonderful author.

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Amazing Performance

I was in Middle Earth and It was amazing. Soundtrack and the voices are perfect. Lets buy the other two books easily.

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it is just perfect

I loved it! the narrator really killed it. always a wonderful story to hear. perfect for adults and children alike

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