The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Hobbit
The BBC TV soundtrack of the Jackanory multi-voice reading

Author: J. R. R. Tolkien

Series: BBC TV Soundtracks

Narrator: Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Jan Francis, David Wood

Abridged: 2 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2013

Synopsis

The BBC TV soundtrack of the acclaimed Jackanory multi-voice reading of The Hobbit. 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Owen on July 01, 2020

This was a much-needed chunk of relaxing magic. The Hobbit, Tolkien's classic, as adapted by the BBC's Jackanory storytelling programme in the late 70s. It's certainly bracingly abridged - sitting at just over two hours - but after the recent bloated convolution of the Jackson trilogy it's certainly......more

Goodreads review by Ed on March 11, 2024

A nice quick jaunt. “Never laugh at live dragons, Bilbo you fool!” Bilbo was a secret hero of mine when I was young. I admired his particular brand of courage, self awareness, and worldview. He’s as unique a hobbit as he is a character. I think my secrecy was because at that age (5th/6th grade) there......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on November 24, 2021

Lovely adaptation. I really enjoyed the narrator and actor’s voices. The episodes are in 15 minute increments, perfect for the daily commute to work. I read the book ages ago, so it was nice to listen to this dramatization as a refresher.......more

Goodreads review by Kari on February 23, 2023

This is an abridged version in audiobook form originally told in segments in the late 70s via the BBC. Now, don’t mark it “down” because it’s abridged! This was a refreshing rendition of The Hobbit that will make you smile whether you’ve read it once or a hundred times.......more

Goodreads review by Pietro on June 03, 2021

A very good retelling of this classic story that kids will love.......more

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