Witness History: Archive 2012 - The Hobbit

How Oxford academic JRR Tolkien came up with The Hobbit, a story that charmed children for generations.

Hear excerpts from the BBC's archive of interviews, including JRR Tolkien himself.

(Image: JRR Tolkien in 1967. Credit: Associated Press)

Published on Friday, 21st September 2012.

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