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TV schedule Sunday 12th August 2018

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 8 - Sugar And Spice

Lovejoy is astonished when a teenage girl brings him erotic drawings to sell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah Cheater

A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 9 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Zoo

A new baby giraffe is struggling to live up to his overbearing father's expectations of what a son should be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 3, Episode 7 - With Friends Like These

Faced with mounting cutbacks from their respective governments, MI5 and the KGB are forced to collaborate in order to prove their worth. Is the staged kidnap of a senior Russian minister really wise?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 37 - The Giggly Park Express

With just cardboard boxes and a bit of imagination, Boj and his buddies make a train to take Denzil and his teddies on a trip around the world.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: Hailstorm

The Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 8 - Health & Safety

Forced to watch a grotty old 1970s health and safety film during the school's annual 'Safety Week', Mitchell, Becky and Templeton find themselves trapped inside the movie!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the department store.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 8 - Bob's Balloon Adventure

When Bob gets stuck in a runaway hot air balloon over Craft City, Bitz needs to give him clear instructions on how to land it - and she's running out of time!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle Walkies

Simon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 8 - Training Waffle

Evie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Pass It On

Maura decides that Roy should go through his toys and give away the ones he doesn't play with anymore.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Roy's New Look

Bill suggests Roy should use his natural creative talent to try styling Maura and Becky. Roy gives it a go and is delighted with the results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 6 - Meltdown

Kryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

Talking Pictures TV 2:30pm (repeat)
The Bargee. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel Pike (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

The Bargee

Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.

London Live 2:30pm (repeat)
Wonderful Things!

Wonderful Things!

A young Gibraltan fisherman, unable to earn enough from fishing to marry his tempestuous fiancée, decides to come to England to seek his fortune.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 1 - Twentica

The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

YANGA! channel logo. 3pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Trials On A Sunday

Tobi has football trials on the same day as a family church convention. He hatches a plan to attend.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 20 - Show Bitzness

Everyone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.

YANGA! channel logo. 3:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of five episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Glitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

BBC Two 6:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:35pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

CITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
What A Carry On. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

What A Carry On

Episode 9

A riot of laughs feature in this compilation from the hit Carry On film series.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:30pm (repeat)
What A Carry On. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

What A Carry On

Episode 10

A riot of laughs feature in this compilation from the hit Carry On film series.

BBC Two Scotland 7:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'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 sixth series of the wartime sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 12

Ug and Grunt show us how to paint like a caveman, some silly WW2 codebreakers forget their own code, and Henry VIII challenges the King of France to a wrestlemania-style showdown!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of episodes from the 10th series of the sports-based panel game.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 3

With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 2

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by Henry Winkler, Henning Wehn, Romesh Ranganathan and Rebecca Adlington.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Harriet Kemsley

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 1

Romesh Ranganatahan is Judge Romesh. He presides over the case of a husband whose horrendous bargain hunting addiction is becoming detrimental to his wife and kids. Plus, two former friends who are battling it out over, what one claims, was that holiday from hell.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Forever. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Carry On Forever

Episode 3

The final episode looks at how the brand hit the seventies on top form before fading away at the end of the decade.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 2

A kids' entertainer is dragged kicking from the court whilst an up-and-coming singer is locked in monetary dispute with his backing dancer.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Jadoo: Kings Of Curry

Jadoo: Kings Of Curry

A repeat of this 2013 film.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Al Murray

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh welcomes singer songwriter Jack Savoretti; popband The Vamps; young American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio; the cast of Disney's musical The Lion King; and STOMP, who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. Plus comedy from everybody's favourite Pub Landlord Al Murray and British soul singer Beverley Knight performs a song from The Bodyguard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 5 - Holiday

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Adams, Frank Skinner, Diane Morgan, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan

Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Jam. Sketches (Chris Morris). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Jam

Comedy show from Chris Morris which delivers various unsettling sketches.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson At The Comedy Store

Lee Nelson introduces the very best of comedy talent from the legendary Comedy Store in London; the fabulous Sophie Willan, the hilarious Stephen Bailey and from Denmark the magnificent Sofie Hagen.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 6

Alexander Armstrong hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Godfrey Bloom and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Jam. Sketches (Chris Morris). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Jam

Comedy show from Chris Morris which delivers various unsettling sketches.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

Rob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Dylan Moran: What It Is. Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran: What It Is

Stand-up show starring Black Books star Dylan Moran. Recorded in Australia.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Denise Van Outen, Alan Davies, Jason Byrne, Alice Levine. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 9

Alan is joined by Jason Byrne, Denise Van Outen, Josh Widdicombe and Alice Levine to discuss such varied subjects as acts of charity (with a twist!), stealing from the Royal Family, tough crowds and how sitting down in the shower can lead to some serious consequences.

U&W channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Sally Phillips, Alan Davies. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 10

Alan is joined by Charlie Higson, Sally Phillips, Johnny Vaughan and Ellie Taylor to discuss such varied subjects as Josh Hartnett, emergency escapes from oil rigs, acts of charity and the potential use of men's Spanx.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

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