The Fellowship of the Ring [Adaptation] by J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley

The Fellowship of the Ring [Adaptation]

The Lord of the Rings (1981 BBC Radio Adaptation) #1

J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley with Ian Holm (Narrator), Robert Stephens (Narrator), Michael Horden (Narrator)

4 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern.

Community Reviews Summary of 560 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 36%
dark 28%
funny 28%
mysterious 28%
emotional 24%
hopeful 24%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 31%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.35

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