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TV schedule Saturday 25th June 2016

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Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Bloomer Plant

Justin and Robert decide to clear and recycle around the house. They get things ready for Mr Bloom to take to his composterium, but will the objects they gather be any use to Mr Bloom's nursery?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

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Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!

Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.

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'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

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The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 4

This episode's jokers are Gabalfa against Ashcombe.

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Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 30th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

Disney XD 10am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 12 - Wart Attack

Gark notices a wart on Betty's face that seems to have appeared overnight, he's terrified that it must be Zaxos, an intergalactic criminal who's out to get him.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay Tax

No job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.

Disney XD 10:15am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 4 - Heart Of Garkness

Max and Gark find themselves on an unexpected journey through the murky depths of a sewer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating Zipzer

A film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 11

Newsreader Arthur Sleep has a problem with a small dog in the newsroom, gardener Will Barrow has trouble with some cheeky moles, and explorer Rapids Johnson tries to spot the elusive ballerina bear.

ITV Encore 12pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Flag And Its Snag

Foggy is in the grip of another enthusiasm. "What better to complete the great British landscape than the great British flag - stirring the pride of future generations." But to reach the summit of Foggy's ambitions needs a certain amount of energy - not too apparent in Foggy's two compatriots, Clegg and Compo.

Disney XD 1pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 11 - Hang In There

Max and Gark mistake a famous poster of a cat for a real animal, and when the poster disintegrates they think the world will end unless they find a replacement.

Disney XD 1:15pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 12 - Wart Attack

Gark notices a wart on Betty's face that seems to have appeared overnight, he's terrified that it must be Zaxos, an intergalactic criminal who's out to get him.

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Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Hidden camera sketch show for ITV in which the older generation prank young people.

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's comedy.

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Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dance Competition

Justin enters himself and Robert into a dance competition, but Justin keeps getting too excited. Guest starring Darren Hart.

Disney XD 4:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 5 - Go Viral

Keen to help Max, Gark uses his powers more than he should until they begin to go out of control.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating Zipzer

A film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

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4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful Game

Tracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three Gamblers

It's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 7 - Do Not Disturb

Martin seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon's job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert, who wants to plan a baby shower for Louisa.

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Series 1, Episode 5

True stories about the armed services and the war. This week starring: Arthur Askey, Micahel Bentine, Bernard Cribbins, Jim Dale, Jon Pertwee, Ted Ray, Norman Vaughan.

Talking Pictures TV 7:30pm (repeat)
Next To No Time!. David Webb (Kenneth More)

Next To No Time!

Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.

U&W channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CITV 8:05pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 7 - Cheat

When Jaz wishes for help with her school project Gene downloads a cheat application for her which makes Jaz cheat at everything.

U&W channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

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The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Episode 1

Iain Stirling hosts and the student team captains are joined by Joe Swash, Ashleigh & Pudsey, Alex Riley and Romesh Ranganathan.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 5 - Birthin'

It's a big night for Patsy as she gears up to present a prestigious style awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. However it's destined to be a bigger night for Saffy, who suddenly goes into Labour, and without a doctor in sight.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Portia Salmond (Ruby Thomas), Guy Freemont (Jules Knight)

Agatha Raisin

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wellspring Of Death

Parish Council chairman Robert Strutters is found dead in the spring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 3

It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 5

Russell Howard talks jellyfish stings and brotherly love. His guests are Bridget Christie and Ivo Graham.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of Failure

The opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Episode 2

Joining the panel for this show are former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, TV presenter Alex Jones, US singer Jason Derulo and British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Tel (Steve Speirs), Mel (Seb Cardinal). Copyright: Jellylegs

Rovers

Episode 5 - Bonzo The Redbridge Rover

Pete's son Stanley experiences his first ever game and there's a surprise in store for him. Mel cooks Tel a summer roast and Doreen has a twitchy eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - Best Of News Thing 4

Assuming we've still all got electricity, Sam will be back with a Brexit special next week. For now take your mind off imminent Armageddon with a selection of our favourite moments from 2016.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 11

With Adam Bloom and Gina Yashere.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Russell Brand

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013

The annual comedy TV event of the year returns. Tune in for a top quality night of stand-up and performances, from dance group Diversity to comedians Miranda Hart, Jack Dee, Nina Conti, Keith Lemon, Noel Fielding, Jo Brand and many more.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island. Image shows from L to R: Richie (Rik Mayall), Eddie (Adrian Edmondson)

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Richie and Eddie find themselves marooned on a desert island in the third live stage show based on the popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 1

Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by Jo Brand for the third time, whilst Rory Bremner has Andy Parsons and John Oliver on his team.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Andy Parsons: Slacktivist. Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Comedy Central

Andy Parsons: Slacktivist

Andy Parsons returns to the stage with his one man stand-up show Slacktivist.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 8

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent.

5Star 12:05am (repeat)
It's Not Me, It's You. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Bailey, Kelly Brook, Anton Du Beke, Eamonn Holmes, Katherine Ryan, Vicky Pattison, Frankie Bridge. Copyright: Channel 5

It's Not Me, It's You

Episode 1

Panel show hosted by Eamonn Holmes. Team captains Kelly Brook and Vicky Pattison lead teams of well-known guests from the twin worlds of comedy and entertainment as they go head-to-head over a series of fun and cheeky games and challenges. This week's players are Katherine Ryan, Stephen Bailey, Anton Du Beke and Frankie Bridge.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell Howard and Wendy Richard join David Mitchell whilst Len Goodman and Vic Reeves are on Lee Mack's team.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the satirical comedy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
City Lights. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Sian Reeves), Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green), Jackie (Nicola Stephenson). Copyright: Granada Television

City Lights

Robson Green and Mark Benton star in the follow-up to the popular comedy drama series Northern Lights.

Talking Pictures TV 1:35am (repeat)
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Confessions Of A Sex Maniac

Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost Affair

Much to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

London Live 2:50am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pool Kids

After ejecting a troublesome child from the swimming pool where he works, Vince is targeted by some kids who will stop at nothing in their quest to destroy him. Well - almost nothing. Meanwhile, inspired by the life of Gandhi, Errol decides to bring about positive change for the residents of Elderberry House.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Russell Brand

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013

The annual comedy TV event of the year returns. Tune in for a top quality night of stand-up and performances, from dance group Diversity to comedians Miranda Hart, Jack Dee, Nina Conti, Keith Lemon, Noel Fielding, Jo Brand and many more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dead Swan

The past comes back to haunt Vince. He is accused of a crime that could have him facing jail, but an archaic legal loophole means he might get off. Errol is suffering from a bout of vertigo.

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