The Tolkien Road

A podcast about Middle-earth and all things Tolkien.

0269 » Tolkien’s Lost Christmas Poem, “Noel”

In 2013, Tolkien’s lost poem “Noel” was discovered in the archives of an Oxfordshire school.  

With Christmas just around the corner, we take a close look at this 1936 poem, and discover the thematic seeds of Middle-earth’s epic drama. Join us! 

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We are looking forward to talking with you, taking your questions, and we can’t wait to hear from you!  

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

  • Andrew T
  • John R
  • Ms. Anonymous
  • Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien

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Special thanks to the following patrons: 

  • Andrew T
  • John R
  • Ms. Anonymous
  • Redhawk
  • Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
  • Shannon S
  • Brian O
  • Emilio P
  • Zeke F
  • James A
  • James L
  • Chris L
  • Chuck F
  • Asya V
  • Ish of the Hammer
  • Teresa C
  • David of Pints with Jack
  • Jonathan D
  • Eric S
  • Joey S
  • Eric B
  • Johanna T
  • Mike M
  • Robert H
  • Paul D
  • Julia
  • Werty

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