This is a quality copy of the original BBC Radio program of The Hobbit, complete with fanciful music, a variety of actors playing the parts, and good sound effects. It draws you into Tolkien's delightful tale of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, as he and his accompanying group of dwarves (plus Gandalf of course!)encounter trolls, elves, giant spiders and the ferocious dragon Smaug and recover a treasure to boot! And it provides the (originally unintended by Tolkien) beginning of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, since here Bilbo comes across the One Ring and is nearly eaten by Gollum. All wonderfully rendered. Just one point to keep in mind. The recording is not absolutely literal, word-for-word to the book, alas. It condenses and skips sections here and there, but keeps very faithful to the story line. Enjoy! I did.