# The Hobbit: Jackanory

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- Book: [The Hobbit: Jackanory](https://www.bookquiver.com/j-r-r-tolkien/the-hobbit-jackanory) ([The Hobbit: Jackanory.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/j-r-r-tolkien/the-hobbit-jackanory.md))
- Authors: [J. R. R. Tolkien](https://www.bookquiver.com/j-r-r-tolkien)
- Publisher: bbc_physical_audio
- Medium: audio
- Length: 2 h 28 min
- Narrated by: Bernard Cribbins, Jan Francis, Maurice Denham, David Wood
- ISBN: 978-14-7135-837-1
- Published: 2014-11-06
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Audiobook · 2 h 28 min

## Description

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. 2 CDs. 2 hrs 28 mins.