by J.R.R. Tolkien prepared for radio in 26 episodes by Brian Sibley
Starring Ian Holm as Frodo and Michael Hordern as Gandalf

"I have been so taken up with the thoughts of leaving Bag End, that I have never even considered the direction" said Frodo. "For where am I to go? And what is to be my quest? Bilbo went to find a treasure, there and back again: but I go to lose one, and not return, as far as I can see"

(Repeated; Wed 10.30 pm)
(Gerard Murphy is a member of the RSC)
(Stereo)