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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Did Gandalf Choose Bilbo? - LOTR

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In the first instance, a hobbit who’d never been on an adventure before seems like an odd choice to go on a quest to fight a dragon. So why did Gandalf choose him?

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