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The second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond

The evil Saruman has been defeated by Gandalf, but in Mordor the battle for the Ruling Ring continues. Wounded by the giant spider, Shelob, Frodo has been captured by the dreaded orcs

Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Frodo must do everything he can to prevent this, and with the help of Gandalf the wizard and a band of loyal companions he begins a perilous journey across Middle-earth.

"Auf der Straße... nach Mendocino". Am Anfang, in Amerika 1968, war Mendocino eine Hippiehymne: Der Tex-Mex-Amerikaner Doug Sahm träumt vom Drogenrausch und freier Liebe am Strand ("blow your mind in the morning"). 1969 wurde das ein Top-30 Hit. In Deutschland wurde daraus erst einmal Schlagerseligkeit: "Ich sah ihre Lippen, ich sah ihre Augen" - Michael Holms Fassung von "Mendocino" wurde die meistverkaufte Platte im Summer of Love.