The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings(2004)
The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings Synopsis
The documentary gives a thorough tour of Middle-earth (in the Third Age) and its peoples, with 3D map graphics, illustrations, and some acted depictions. It then recounts the important stages of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and the development of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with interviews of many scholars and enthusiasts, including John and Priscilla Tolkien, Rayner Unwin, and footage of one with Tolkien himself from a 1968 BBC interview. The plot of The Lord of the Rings is summarized, as are the effects of stories' inspiration seen in the fantasy genre and in music. In this section Ken Hensley of Uriah Heap, Rick Wakeman of the band Yes, and Bryan Josh and Heather Findlay of Mostly Autumn are guest appearances. At the end, a performance by Mostly Autumn is shown, playing pieces inspired by Tolkien's fantasy.
The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings (2004) is a TV series that premiered on March 1, 2004, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes.
- First aired:
- 2004-03-01
- Last aired:
- 2004-03-15
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The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings are there?
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The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 1, 2004.
Is The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings still running?
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The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on March 15, 2004.