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The Hobbit

The BBC TV soundtrack of the Jackanory multi-voice reading

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The Hobbit

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Jan Francis, David Wood
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About this listen

The BBC TV soundtrack of the acclaimed Jackanory multi-voice reading of The Hobbit. 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.

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Let’s be honest, Bernard Cribbens had a black belt in Jackanory. Well paced and accurate to the book. Really enjoying it.

Great Bit Of British Nostalgia

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loved going back in time to listen to this adaption. As good loved as it was then. So many memories encapsulated in listening to this Stella cast.

Good memories

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It was a great book. It was fascinating because you never knew what was going to happen next.

Year 4 Acacia

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Great!

I think that the people moaning about it not being unabridged are not truly au fait with 'Jackanory' which was a daily TV show presenting abridged readings. The recording is an unabridged version of JACKANORY, and so those with an ounce of brains, would expect the story itself to be an abridged format.

If you can't feel the love for this classic, you need to check for a pulse.

It IS unabridged...

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What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

If you remember it being broadcast originally (showing my age!) then this is a great piece to bring back memories... If you never heard it before or don't remember it in a warm light then don't bother, there are better out there.

Unabridged Jackanory production of Abridged Hobbit

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