The second part of Brian Sibley's epic 13-part dramatisation of JRR Tolkien's classic tale stars Ian Holm as Frodo, Sir Michael Hordern as Gandalf, Sir Robert Stephens as Aragorn, John Le Mesurier as Bilbo and Bill Nighy as Sam Gamgee.
13 January 'Stig of the Dump' (BBC 1, 6.15 to 6.45pm)
In the first episode of this new version of Clive King's popular children's book, Barney and Lou are staying with their grandparents for the summer holidays while their mum goes on holiday with her new boyfriend. When exploring the woods nearby, Barney falls into a disused quarry and meets a caveman. In an attempt to placate the creature Barney offers him his watch and is given a flint knife in return, then is shown the way out of the quarry. Later he again sees the caveman, whom he has called 'Stig', and their adventures begin. Originally scheduled for 6 January.
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