Broadcast to mark the 3000th programme of the much-loved children's series 'Jackanory', 'The Hobbit' was transmitted over two weeks and 10 episodes in 1979. It told the thrilling story of Bilbo Baggins and his band of dwarves, who are on a quest for the treasure guarded by the fearsome dragon Smaug.

As he leaves his cosy hobbit-house and travels into the wild, Bilbo's adventures begin. On his journey, he will encounter trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders - as well as a mysterious and magical ring and a strange, sinister creature named Gollum…