BBC Archival Footage-In Their Own Words British Authors J.R.R. Tolkien Part 1

Some great archival footage just released from BBC on Tolkien that was first aired in 1968.This is an episode from BBC's series "In Their Own Words British Authors". Official synopsis:
"John Izzard meets with JRR Tolkien at his home, walking with him through the Oxford locations that he loves while hearing the author's own views about his wildly successful high-fantasy novels. Tolkien shares his love of nature and beer and his admiration for 'trenchermen' in this genial and affectionate programme. The brief interviews with Oxford students that are dotted throughout reveal the full range of opinions elicited by 'The Lord of the Rings', from wild enthusiasm to mild contempt."
This footage is entirely owned by BBC. I am in no way affiliated with BBC or the Tokien Estate or anyone who may be associated with this video.
Enjoy:)
Link to part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5TUYB1nlw

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[Extollager1]

Would it be possible to add the rest? The last shot is striking: the camera pulls away from Tolkien and pulls away, and we realize it is filmed from a helicopter. Eventually we see a fair amount of Oxfordshire, I suppose. The take reminds me of something out of McGoohan's "Prisoner" series that was made at about the same time. Whether anyone had that in mind at the time, I don't know, but it's a weird little "1960s" type of thing.

[Eruantano]

@Extollager1 Its a good thing I saw your comment in my email. I've been so busy with school lately I almost forgot about uploading the second part. Hopefull I'll get around to uploading it within the next week or so.

[ForeverPassionate]

After reading the Hobbit, I can agree that I gained a new appreciation for food. This is so old. It's very interesting to see the manner of people back then... i'm 16.

This is a goden video! Thanks.

[bionicman71]

boy id love to get a copy of this on dvd..me and my friend daren would like to add this to our movie collection :)

[darcon81]

i was trying to find a great author interview to find out how he talks or how his personality is, but it's really hard to find one. Hemingway was just an audio. but i've found Heller who was very entertaining, Tolkien speaks as great as his saga. I can't believe i've found an interview of him. The man was monumental as his work. very few great authors to see now. All i could see is dan brown. what sad turn of the 21st century.

[JediHobbit89]

Wow, it's so amazing to see the old master himself in the flesh, and getting to vicariously hang out with him. I don't know about anyone else, but his jacket's so awesome. I want it. XD

[wiffybiffy]

good footage shit public. maggoty scum