Кращі подкасти про Gyles Brandreth (2024)

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Stephen Fry 1:17:42

3d ago1:17:42

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It's a big moment for Rosebud, because in this episode Gyles talks to Stephen Fry about his first memories. As you can imagine, this is a brilliant conversation, as Stephen tells Gyles about his parents and their remarkable marriage, his childhood, schooldays, how he went slightly "off the rails" as a teenager and then got things back on track at C…

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Exploring South Africa with Nkateko Masinga 49:34

13h ago49:34

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Nkateko Masinga, an award-winning South African writer and performance poet. Together they explore the influences from her early childhood and how she has interwoven her work and study of medicine with her poetry. She is intrigued by the stories of individuals who exist at the margins of s…

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David Tait: CEO & Philanthropist discusses Climbing Everest and Surviving Profound Sexual Abuse as a Child 1:24:52

5d ago1:24:52

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David Tait is a rock star many times over. -WORK: He is CEO of The World Gold Council having run trading desks at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Credit Suisse and Bluecrest Capital. -CHARITY: He has single handedly raised £7.5m for the NSPCC for whom he is a speaker, ambassador and trustee. -ADVENTURE: He has successfully summitted Everest 5 times and is the …

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Episode Four: Kate Atkinson 17:42

6d ago17:42

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Welcome to Season three, episode four of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we are joined by author of the brilliant Jackson Brodie series as well as the critically acclaimed Life After Life - it's Kate Atkinson! Which novels which have inspired Kate throughout her life and career - and which books have stayed with her? If you've ever won…

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Terry Pendry: Queen Elizabeth II's groom at Windsor Castle 1:10:11

10d ago1:10:11

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On 8th September 2024, it is the second anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In memory of that day, and of the Queen, our guest today is Terry Pendry. Terry worked with Queen Elizabeth II for over 28 years, as her Stud Groom and Manager at Windsor Castle. Terry's relationship with the Queen was unique, because he rode with her every morn…

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Episode Three: Malorie Blackman 18:26

13d ago18:26

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Dive right into Season 3, Episode 3 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast in which we are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Malorie Blackman. Malorie is perhaps best known for Noughts & Crosses, a dystopian young adult series which has also been adapted for TV - but did you know that she is also the author of over 70 books, including nove…

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Exploring Grenada Through Poetry with Amy J.W. Jones 39:35

14d ago39:35

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In this fortnight's episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth embark on a literary journey to Grenada, the "Island of Spice," with acclaimed Grenadian writer Amy J.W. Jones. Join us as Amy shares her early love for poetry, inspired by her father's passion, and discusses the social issues that have shaped her work. Sharing poems from her collections, Beyon…

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The Memory Man - Professor Jon Simons, cognitive neuroscientist and head of the Cambridge Memory Lab 1:11:33

17d ago1:11:33

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Rosebud is a year old, so it's time for something a little bit different: to round off our first year, Gyles is talking to Professor Jon Simons - who is a world expert in memory, and the head of a specialist research lab at Cambridge University called The Cambridge Memory Lab. What is memory? Where are memories stored, and how are they formed? Why …

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Episode 2: Dermot O'Leary 17:27

19d ago17:27

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Welcome back to season three of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast - the podcast on a mission to uncover the books that have inspired today's greatest writers. This week, join us as we step into the personal reading room of Dermot O'Leary - the much loved TV presenter and best-selling children's author of the hugely popular series 'Toto The Ninja Cat…

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Felicity Kendal 1:06:59

24d ago1:06:59

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Felicity Kendal's irresistible performance as Barbara in The Good Life made her a household name almost 50 years ago; but her life was unique and fascinating long before that. Her childhood was spent touring India and Asia with her parents' theatre company, performing in makeshift theatres, schools, jungles and palaces. Her first stage appearance w…

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Guy Chambers: Prolific Musician and Songwriter. Co-wrote Robbie Williams’ biggest hits. Over 50 Gold and Platinum albums to his credit. 49:40

27d ago49:40

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Guy Chambers is a rock star in every sense of the title. He is one of the most successful and prolific musicians, songwriters and producers in the UK. He has more than 50 gold and platinum albums to his credit. He has worked with a variety of top artists, ranging from Mark Ronson and The Wanted to Katie Melua and Beverley Knight. He has also compos…

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Episode One: Marian Keyes 18:51

27d ago18:51

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Welcome back to Season three of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors...Marian Keyes. The multi-million copy, internationally bestselling author of Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups – has millions of fans around the world. Join us as we delve into Marian's own personal…

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Michael Rosen 1:15:30

1M ago1:15:30

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Michael Rosen is one of Britain's most popular poets - his poetry is loved by children all round the world, either through Michael's brilliant performances of them on YouTube and in primary schools, or because they are classics, like 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael is also an old friend of Gyles's and a great storyteller, and this episode is …

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Aled Jones 1:12:43

1M ago1:12:43

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Aled Jones has been famous since he was only 13, when he was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral in North Wales with a beautiful voice. In this interview he tells Gyles about his first ever public performance, in a village hall on Anglesey; about how he was discovered and asked to record an album, and about his incredible, and rapid, rise to fame. The n…

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Next stop Mauritius with Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner Reena Usha Rungoo 41:06

1M ago41:06

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Mauritian-American writer Reena Usha Rungoo. Her short story, Dite, recently won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa. A writer, scholar, teacher, speaker, and mother. She is an assistant professor of literature at Harvard University. Exploring poetry and literature from Mauritius,…

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Anne Reid 58:08

1M ago58:08

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Joining Gyles this week is is one of Britain's best loved actresses, Anne Reid. Anne's long career began when a teacher at school persuaded her to apply for RADA at only 16, and after a stint in weekly rep and appearances on The Benny Hill Show and Hancock's Half Hour, she became a household name as Valerie Barlow in Coronation Street in the 60s, a…

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Episode nine: Richard E Grant (Bonus episode) 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Welcome back to the season two of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by the one and only Richard E. Grant. Grant has been a much-loved actor and household name ever since his breakout role as Withnail in the 1987 cult classic Withnail and I. His performances across the decades have garnered international recognition and have…

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Richard Ayoade 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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Richard Ayoade is Gyles's guest this week. A director, writer and actor, Ayoade is well known for his portrayal of Maurice Moss in cult sitcom The I.T. Crowd. He's also an acclaimed film director (the award-winning Submarine was his debut, and his next film The Double starred Jesse Eisenberg), a writer of books, and a TV personality. Gyles and Rich…

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Thank You and Farewell! 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Wow, this is the final episode of Something Rhymes With Purple. Susie, Gyles, and all of us at Purple HQ want to say a massive THANK YOU for being the best audience in the whole wide world. We have had such fun making these episodes, and of course we had to finish with a listener correspondence special. Thank you for an amazing 5 years. SRWP - over…

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Andy Coulson: From The Press to Politics to Prison to Podcasts 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Andy Coulson was editor of The News of the World and was Downing Street Director of Communications for David Cameron after he became Prime Minister in 2010. He founded and now runs Coulson Partners giving strategic advice to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists on crisis avoidance and management, on seizing opportunities and on how to dri…

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Next stop The Kingdom of Eswatini with Njabulo N. 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Journey to the smallest country in Southern Africa to find out more about the people and poetry of Eswatini (Formally known as Swaziland). In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet writer and poet Njabulo N, Njabulo Tumelo Nkambule, who shares his story and some of his early love poems. Poems this episode include: Dear Fatima; The …

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It's our 50th episode! Dame Maureen Lipman 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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It's a big day for Rosebud, as it's our 50th episode. No, we can't quite believe it either! We started Rosebud in September 2023 with Dame Judi Dench, and so we wanted to bring you another theatrical dame for our 50th show. And so it's with pride that we give you one of our greatest actresses, and an old friend of Gyles's, Dame Maureen Lipman. Maur…

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Portcullis 43:37

2M ago43:37

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Ah, it's the penultimate week for our fantastic podcast. Join Susie and Gyles as they unpack the wondorous world of castles. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, people? Join…

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James Krishna Floyd: Actor, Writer & Director: The Swimmers, My Brother the Devil, Unicorns. 56:51

2M ago56:51

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James Krishna Floyd is an award winning actor, a screen writer and director. He has been described as a young Robert de Niro and his versatility is displayed in the extraordinary breadth and variety of roles he has played to date. His film Unicorns which he wrote and co-directed came out last week (July 5th). It’s not only entertaining but also imp…

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Omid Djalili 59:37

2M ago59:37

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The comedian, actor, star of The Mummy, and activist Omid Djalili talks to Gyles about his life and memories. From his childhood, growing up in an unconventional home in Kensington surrounded by the Iranian convalescents his parents took in as guests, to discovering his skill for comedy at secondary school, to his days at university in Northern Ire…

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Sorbetto 38:14

2M ago38:14

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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join Susie and Gyles this week as they take us on a delicious journey, unpacking the history behind ice cream flavour names. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@some…

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Episode Eight: Curtis Sittenfeld 16:07

2M ago16:07

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Welcome to season 2, episode eight of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet the illustrious Curtis Sittenfeld, author of seven New York Times best-selling novels which includes the critically acclaimed 'Prep', 'Man of My Dreams' and 'Romantic Comedy' as well as several collections of short stories. In this brilliant episode, Curtis i…

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Queen Camilla and the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Marking the birthday of HM Queen Camilla on 17 July, Gyles Brandreth and Aphra Brandreth MP introduce a special episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, reprising our first ever episode recorded with Queen Camilla and the actress Dame Joanna Lumley at Clarence House in London and talking about the Commonwealth, the Royal Commonwealth Society and…

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Kathleen Stock 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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This week's Rosebud guest is Professor Kathleen Stock, the philosopher and writer. As Gyles says in his introduction, Stock has, at times, been a controversial figure in the debate about gender identity, but in this episode, we aim to get behind the headlines and find out about her life. The conversation takes us from her early years, playing games…

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Tim Sullivan: Director, Author and Screenwriter: ‘Letters to Juliet’, ‘My Little Pony’ and the DS Cross Thriller Series 49:42

3M ago49:42

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Tim Sullivan is a screenwriter, film and TV director and author. He wrote and directed 'Jack and Sarah' with Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellan. He directed 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes', 'Thatcher The Final Days', the last 90 minute episode of 'Cold Feet' and 'Coronation Street'. His scripts include 'Letters to Juliet' with Amanda S…

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Elixir 38:09

3M ago38:09

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This week Susie and Gyles explore the wonderful ancient world of alchemy... And have a big announcement to make straight from Purple HQ. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, …

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Episode seven: Clare Mackintosh 18:05

3M ago18:05

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Welcome to episode seven, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet police officer turned best-selling author Clare Mackintosh, whose debut novel I Let You Go became the fastest-selling title by a new UK crime writer in 2015. In this deeply personal episode, Clare reveals the book which helped her find solace after the passin…

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Robert Lindsay 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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Robert Lindsay is Gyles's guest this week, and the conversation they have is brilliant: evocative, revealing, and funny. Robert takes Gyles back to his working class childhood, growing up as the son of a carpenter in a two-up-two-down house in Derbyshire; he reminisces about his parents' love for each other and for dancing and laughing together, an…

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Hades 35:14

3M ago35:14

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This week, Susie and Gyles explore the fiery (under)world of Hell. Join us as we unpack the infernal regions, a place of torment for the wicked after death. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Wan…

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Episode Six: Santa Montefiore 19:31

3M ago19:31

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Welcome to episode six, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features the illustrious novelist Santa Montefiore, who has captured hearts and minds globally since publishing her debut novel Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree back in 2001. In this special episode, Santa invites The Queen's Reading Room inside her very own person…

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Next stop Vanuatu with Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen 41:20

3M ago41:20

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen. A poet who grew up in Vanuatu, recalling her memories as a young girl living on the island of Tanna. A poet, storyteller, and editor, Rebecca co-edited Vanuatu’s first women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! She is committed to growing literature in Oceania. Poems…

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Björn Ulvaeus - ABBA legend 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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Björn Ulvaeus is pop music royalty, a founder member of one the most successful pop groups in history - ABBA. So when Gyles was given the opportunity to interview him at a special event in Bridlington, the Rosebud team hotfooted it up there to record it. What you're going to hear is a very special, wide-ranging and fascinating conversation about Bj…

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Nirvana 33:13

3M ago33:13

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This week, Susie and Gyles explore heaven. Join us as we uncover the historical, linguistic, and cultural roots of this divine subject. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, p…

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Episode Five: Sir Ben Okri 17:31

3M ago17:31

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Welcome to episode five, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features none other than poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist, the brilliant Sir Ben Okri - fresh off his appearance at The Queen's Reading Room Festival which took place on June 8th at Hampton Court Palace. What, and who inspires Sir B…

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Suzy Eddie Izzard 57:46

3M ago57:46

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This week's guest is the stand-up comedian, actor, marathon-runner and political activist Suzy Eddie Izzard. Suzy tells Gyles about her new name, and why she's relaxed about what people to choose to call her. She then takes Gyles back into her childhood, spent in Aden, Northern Ireland and South Wales, until the sudden death of her mother changed e…

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Garbelage 40:01

3M ago40:01

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This week Susie and Gyles are talking dirty. No, not in that way, get your head out of the gutter... Literally. Join us as we explore where words such as 'trash', 'garbage', 'litter' and 'trash' originate from. So tune in and let's talk all kinds of rubbish together! We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @Somet…

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Episode four: Peter James 17:39

3M ago17:39

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A very warm welcome to this week's episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! This week, we catch up with friend of The Queen's Reading Room, best selling author & creator of the Roy Grace series, the brilliant Peter James. In this very special episode, Peter invites us into his own personal reading room where he recalls the literature which has …

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Returning to Zambia 44:07

3M ago44:07

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra meet Vanessa Chisakula, a multifaceted artist who uses her work to challenge the status quo. Vanessa shares her story, growing up in a busy creative family her life changed when she became a mother. Inspired by spoken word poets, she started writing her own poetry. She is the 2023 Africa’s podcasts and v…

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