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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

A Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisation

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Ian Holm, Bill Nighy, Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Peter Woodthorpe, Robert Stephens, John McAndrew, David Collings, Douglas Livingstone, Richard O'Callaghan, Full Cast
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The evil Saruman has been defeated by Gandalf, but in Mordor the battle for the Ruling Ring continues. Wounded by the giant spider, Shelob, Frodo has been captured by the dreaded orcs. Sam, alone and in possession of the Ring, must rescue his master if their mission - to find the Cracks of Doom, and there destroy the Ring - is to continue. Meanwhile, the other Fellowship members are preparing for war against the armies of the Dark Lord, Sauron....

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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This is my favourite adaptation of my favourite book. Stunning and atmospheric throughout. I particularly enjoyed the music.

wonderful

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I first listened to this dramatisation when I was 11, and without exaggeration I can honestly say that it change my life. I fell in love with Tolkien, but I also learned so much about storytelling and performance, poetry and language, friendship and endeavour. It really is a titanic achievement, and I recommend it to everyone.

One of the best dramatisations of any novel ever

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Every bit as good as the films. Better in many respects. An absolutely brilliant production.

Just awesome

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part 3 of the BBC radio adaptation. Brian Sibley did an excellent job as he manages to cut each part down to an evening's entertainment without leaving the listener confused. As a lifelong fan of Tolkien and all his works, I am amazed that this was feasible (especially as this predates the film trilogy!

SUPERB!

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Words cannot express how good this dramatisation of The Return of the King truly is. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields in particular, here presented through sharp dialogue interwined with a haunting song, left me speechless and lost in thought for a long while. I was also pleasantly surprised that the Scouring of the Shire, which I have always considered a necessary part of the narrative and journey, was not ommited! As for the ending itself... well, let us just say that it got me, and it got me good.

Into the West

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