I had the story on tape from many years ago. so nice to hear it again. great price.
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The fabulous BBC radio dramatisation (not the earlier US PBA version) in all it’s glory, including the notorious mistake on the chapter listing (The Voice of Sauron, which should be entitled The Voice of SARUMAN). This dramatisation was made at around the time that full dramatisations on radio emerged from the Foley studio into fully realised soundscapes, immersion the listener into the action. Some elements of the epic Tolkien work were translated better than others. The grand battles are not well conveyed, for example, but the full cast rendition of the dialog is utterly compelling and the casting inspired. Fun trivia fact: Ian Holm portrays Frodo in this dramatisation, and went on to portray Bilbo in the Peter Jackson film trilogy. Some of the same shortcuts were taken in this version as in the film trilogy. There is no Tom Bombadil for example, and fewer (or different) liberties taken with airlifting characters into different scenes or dialog into different characters mouths. For fans who heard this when originally broadcast, it is a treat to be able to re-visit whenever desired. For those new to the experience, I highly recommend you visit Middle Earth this way. Radio always has the best pictures!Read full review
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I remember when this was broadcast on the BBC many years ago and what an impact it had to me. I think it must have been some time in the 80s and I can still remember the excitement of waiting each week for the next episode and the thrill of sitting by the radio listening to the story unfold. I'm hoping my children will get as much out of listening to this as I did. A fantastic cast and a great dramatisation of a wonderful book.
This is the BBC's dramatized version. I have had this on tape for many many years and have listened to it more times than I care to count. I think this is one of the best story's ever written! Its even better with a whole cast of actors and actresses. If only the movies could have been done so well. The tapes are now being replaced with this CD box set. I can't wait to listen.
Our kids listened to this growing up and loved it! I needed an extra copy so both kids could have their own and I loved that it was the same cover and everything!
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Great radio drama with major English actors including Ian Holm as Frodo ( years later played Bilbo in the movies)
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I am a huge Tolkien fan, I have all the movies and now the cd's. It is great having them on cd so when I have to take a long car trip I can listen to them and keep boredom to a minimum. I would urge anyone that has long and boring car trips get these. This version has actual actors and sound effects, so it isn't just some actor reading. I do believe that it was well worth the money spent.
LOVE this product. Really brings things to life while you listen
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Excellent product. Highly recommend
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