Focus: John R R Tolkien - Maker of Middle Earth 28 Sept [1975-1986]

Title

Focus: John R R Tolkien - Maker of Middle Earth 28 Sept [1975-1986]

Alternative title

The Lord of the Rings

Description

A study of the personality and work of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings, best seller and the Maker or Middle Earth. He was born in South Africa on the 3rd of January of 1892, but always lived in England [Oxford and Bournemouth]. Interviews with his daughter Priscilla. She talks about his writings and his life. Talks about the book: Leaf by Niggle. Those who was taken part on this programme: Priscilla Mary Anne Reuel [the daughter], Reina Unwin, Hemphry Carpinter, Mike Wallis, Catherine Park and Dorothy Ferroni. He died in Bournemouth on the 2nd of September 1973, with the age of 81. [Box 1 - Sean Street Collection]

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Duration

01:13:55

Notes

Includes literary works. 2 reels; tape had to be repaired at band/track 2: 14:00 mins

Misc. notes

Speed: 7.5ips

Production company

2CR

Technical information

Stereo

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Series Producer

Sean Street

Presenter

Sean Street

speaker

Richard Gwin

Interviewees

Reina Unwin; Hemphry Carpinter; Mike Wallis; Catherine Park; Dorothy Ferroni; Priscilla Mary Anne Reuel