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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.

The Hobbit Jackanory

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    A CD-Audio by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bernard Cribbins, David Wood

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      Publisher: BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House
      Publication Date: 03/10/2013
      ISBN13: 9781471358371, 978-1471358371
      ISBN10: 1471358372
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.

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