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The Hobbit

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Tolkien's famous saga, the prelude to The Lord of the Rings, has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure: dwarves, elves, goblins and trolls, a fearsome dragon, a great wizard, a perilous quest, and a dramatic climax. This radio dramatization became a classic when it was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and it continues to delight today. Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit, is a peaceful sort who lives in a cozy hole in the Shire, a place where adventures are uncommon--and rather unwanted. So when the wizard Gandalf whisks him away on a treasure-hunting expedition with a troop of rowdy dwarves, he's not entirely thrilled.

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Trilogy

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Widely regarded as a broadcasting landmark, this thrilling dramatization by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell boasts a truly outstanding cast including Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, and John Le Mesurier. Tolkien's tale relates the perilous attempt by Frodo Baggins and company to defeat the evil Saruman and dispose of the Ruling Ring.

Brian Sibley, one of the original dramatists, wrote the opening and closing narration for the character of Frodo, played by Ian Holm, who now stars as Bilbo in the feature films based on The Lord of the Rings.

The Audio CD includes a bonus CD featuring Steven Oliver's complete musical score and a demo version of John Le Mesurier singing Bilbo's Last Song. Also included: a fold-out version of the original Middle-earth map, by Christopher Tolkien.

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Tales From The Perilous Realm

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Michael Hordern stars as J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, in four BBC Radio full-cast dramatizations. Tolkien's tales of myth, mystery and rumbustious exploits have been specially adapted for radio by Brian Sibley, one of the dramatists of the highly acclaimed BBC radio production of The Lord of the Rings.

In 'Farmer Giles of Ham', having accidentally shot a giant, Farmer Giles finds his brave reputation being tested by Chrysophylax the dragon. I

n 'Smith of Wootton Major', when young Smith eats a piece of cake containing a silver star, he is granted access to the magical land of Faerie.

In 'Leaf by Niggle', a thought-provoking allegory on the theme of creativity, the painter Niggle embarks on a fateful search for perfection.

In 'The Adventures of Tom Bombadil', join Tom and the Hobbits in scenes from The Lord of the Rings which were not included in the BBC Radio 4 dramatization.

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The J.R.R. Tolkien Collection

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Experience Tolkien's best-known works in a whole new light! These full-cast dramatizations of "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit," and "Tales From the Perilous Realm" feature specially-composed music, outstanding casts, and brilliant writers, directors, engineers, and musicians. Each of these lavish recordings was broadcast to rave reviews on BBC Radio. Tolkien fans will appreciate the addition of "J.R.R. Tolkien: An Audio Portrait." Presented by Brain Sibley, who dramatized many of Tolkien's works for the BBC, it is a compilation of radio and TV archive material featuring interviews with Tolkien, his relatives, and his colleagues, and in which he talks about "The Lord of the Rings," his other works, life as an academic, correspondence received from fans, and his views on the 20th century.

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Science Fiction & Fantasy - J.R.R. Tolkien - Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien is considered the “father” of modern fantasy literature with his works like “The Lord of the Rings”. AudioGO has all three installments of this epic tale available for audio download.

In part one, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. This Ruling Ring was taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Follow Frodo on this perilous journey to Middle-earth with an audio download of this original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatization from AudioGO.com.

The second installment, “The Two Towers” is adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatization. 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.

In part three, “The Return of the King”, 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.

Not only does AudioGO have each of these magical tales individually, but we also have “The Lord of the Rings: The Complete Trilogy”. This audio download, which features over 13 hours of entertainment, is perfect for your busy schedule. Take the trilogy anywhere you take your MP3 player, and you will be amazed how quickly you breeze through all three tales!

If you enjoy “The Lord of the Rings” soundtrack as much as we do at AudioGO, you’re in luck! AudioGO has the musical soundtrack that accompanies the BBC Radio full-cast dramatization of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. This audio download is the perfect gift for the “Lord of the Rings” fan-or just as a treat for yourself!