The Lord Of The Rings: The Trilogy

Apr 3, 2026 7:57 AM

Author:J.R.R. Tolkien,Ian Holm,Michael Hordern,Robert Stephens,John Le Mesurier,Peter Woodthorpe

Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the 1981 BBC Radio dramatisation of The Lord of the Rings stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. This box set contains all three parts of the epic tale - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him the Rings of Power - the means by which he will be able to rule the world. All he lacks in his plan for domination is the Ruling Ring, which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Frodo Baggins... Brian Sibley, one of the original dramatists, has written new opening and closing narration for the character of Frodo, played by Ian Holm. This collection also includes a bonus CD featuring Stephen Oliver's complete musical score, and a demo version of 'Bilbo's Last Song'.

13 CDs. 13 hrs 15 mins.

Reviews

For those who find the books too long-winded and the films too noisy, this is the perfect way to assimilate the myth and magic of Middle-earth

—— Guardian

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—— Independent

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—— Good Book Guide

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—— She magazine

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—— Belfast Telegraph

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—— Elle

Thrilling stuff

—— B

Rich prose and a twisting plot make for a gripping read.

—— Sainsbury's Magazine

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—— People magazine

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—— The Washington Post Book World

Part suspense, part coming-of-age, and all-enthralling . . . A book that needs the roar of a fire to ward off its psychic chill

—— The Denver Post

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