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The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series

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The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series

Description

The 1981 BBC radio adaptation of The Lord of the Rings is a 26-part dramatization of Tolkien's classic. It follows Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship as they journey across Middle-earth to destroy the One Ring, the source of Sauron's power.

Along the way, they face dangerous enemies, including orcs, ringwraiths, and Saruman, a corrupted wizard. The adaptation captures the rich world of Middle-earth with detailed soundscapes and character performances. This version is widely praised for its faithfulness to the original story and its immersive audio experience.

Synopsis


The 1981 BBC radio adaptation follows Frodo's quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat Sauron.

Overview


In-Universe period : Third Age
Release date : March 1981 - August 1981
Release status : Released

Issues


The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Long Awaited Party
The Long Awaited Party

08 March 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Shadow of the Past
The Shadow of the Past

15 March 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Black Riders
The Black Riders

22 March 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Trouble at The Prancing Pony
Trouble at The Prancing Pony

29 March 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Knife in the Dark
The Knife in the Dark

05 April 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Council of Elrond
The Council of Elrond

12 April 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring

19 April 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Mines of Moria
The Mines of Moria

26 April 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Mirror of Galadriel
The Mirror of Galadriel

03 May 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Breaking of the Fellowship
The Breaking of the Fellowship

10 May 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Riders of Rohan
The Riders of Rohan

17 May 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Treebeard of Fangorn
Treebeard of Fangorn

24 May 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The King of the Golden Hall
The King of the Golden Hall

31 May 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Helm's Deep
Helm's Deep

07 June 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Voice of Saruman
The Voice of Saruman

14 June 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Black Gate Is Closed
The Black Gate Is Closed

21 June 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Window on the West
The Window on the West

28 June 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith

05 July 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Shelob's Lair
Shelob's Lair

12 July 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Siege of Gondor
The Siege of Gondor

19 July 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Battle of Pelennor Fields
The Battle of Pelennor Fields

26 July 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Houses of Healing
The Houses of Healing

02 August 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Mount Doom
Mount Doom

09 August 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Return of the King
The Return of the King

16 August 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound

23 August 1981

The Lord of the Rings - BBC radio series - The Grey Havens
The Grey Havens

30 August 1981

Timeline in chronological order


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