![]() I listen to a lot of audiobooks and wasn't sure if I'd enjoy a dramatization, but I really did. And I'm glad I did! I spent most of yesterday with my headphones on, and the story made my Saturday cleaning and laundry quite enjoyable this week. I was a bit sceptical as I read the reviews, but decided to buy it anyway. When I found this dramatization I thought it would be nice to experience the story again, but in a new way. I read The Lord of the Rings twice as a teenager, and watched the movies more than once. Great dramatization, but read the book first! ![]() 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. 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. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. 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. ![]() 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). With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8th, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. ![]()
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