The Hobbit
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4.3 • 41 Ratings
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- £7.99
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- £7.99
Publisher Description
Dwarves, elves, goblins, trolls, dragons and wizards - these are the ingredients of J.R.R. Tolkien's wonderful fantasy, the prelude to The Lord of The Rings, now the subject of a major feature film series. The hero of the tale is Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving unambitious hobbit who is suddenly thrust into what turns out to be the biggest adventure of his life. Guided by Gandalf the wizard, Bilbo and a company of dwarves set out to destroy Smaug the Magnificent, a ferocious dragon who guards a treasure hoard. Their journey contains many dangers, and in facing them the reluctant Bilbo's great resourcefulness and courage surprises everyone - not least himself! Since it was first broadcast in 1968, this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation has become a classic in its own right, perfectly evoking Tolkien's magical other world and its enchanting, fantastic inhabitants.
Customer Reviews
The perfect hobbit adaption.
 Unlike many BBC radio dramas. This is 100% accurate to the book and it’s done in such a beautiful way that you can honestly feel you are there with them, with their charming voices and astounding sound effects. The perfect thing to listen to, after a hard days work by simply closing your eyes and being part of their adventure.
Brilliant
I bought this originally on tape in the 80s and have cherished the production ever since. It’s filled with warmth, charm and humour that perfectly capture the magic of the book. The music is highly evocative and memorable (can you remember the music from the film versions of The Hobbit?) and the acting excellent.
Hobbit Review
Lovely audiobook, especially relaxing to listen to in bed or when you need a little bit of background noise. The story is brilliant and it is a lovely adaptation of the book. Listened to it after the Lord of the Rings adaptation and it is a lot less jumpy. So if you’re finding something to pop on to settle yourself down, definitely recommend this!