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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Dramatised)

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Ian Holm,Michael Hordern,Robert Stephens,full cast
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Summary

The second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond. Their mission is to reach the Mountain of Fire in Mordor, where the Ruling Ring can be destroyed, but already their campaign is in jeopardy. Gandalf has fallen into an abyss, and Boromir has fatally succumbed to the power of the Ring. The others are besieged by an army of orcs - save for Frodo and Sam, whose journey down the River Anduin is being watched by a dark and shadowy figure.... 

Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the BBC Radio dramatisation of 'The Lord of the Rings' stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe.

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Classic

Still the best version, terrific cast, and faithful to the original book and storyline it has stood the test of time since first broadcast

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2nd best book

Its the 2nd best book in the world the hole wide world I mean it

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Gollum steals the show.

In a similar fashion to the first part of this production the cast is spot on. However, as the review suggests the character of Gollum is absolutley spot on.

As the ring gets closer and closet to Mordor a sense of foreboding begins to creep up in the production. Frodo becomes more and more closeted and begins to become more Gollum-ish every time we encounter him. Meanwhile, attentions turn to Rohan and Gondor as the rest of the company try to seal their fates.

The mixing of the speech compared to the music is still rather off but the actual dramatization is first class. Sam's actor does a fine job too.

A very enjoyable listen. Fractionally better than the first part, though it isn't by much, is it precious?

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Fantasy at it's best

I listened to these on Radio 4 when they were first broadcast, and was delighted to be able to get the original recordings from Audible.

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Superb dramitisation!

Captivating, enchanting and petriyfng. Wonderful voices who bring the characters to life - myy preciousssss

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my favourite listen

all 3 volumes of this title are the best listen ever
it keep me coming back time after time
I've been listening to this production since it was released on cassette tape back in the 80's
it's class

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Amazing best book ive listend to for a long time

My favourite part was when Aragorn , Legolas and Gimli go into the haunted mountain and the dead are following them

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A must listen

brilliantly put together just a timeless classic.
the added music works together with the story so well.

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An experience!

Alot of interesting voice acting. Gollum gets to have nice characterization and range to have fun and the sense of scale is apparent throughout.

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wonderful

I adored all three books. But it's a bit annoying that you have to buy it in 3 separate sections - using 3 credits! but it's worth it.

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