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Alice in Wonderland, Episode 3
directed by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; produced by Terrance Dicks, 1935-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Jonathan Cecil, 1939-2011, Kate Dorning, 1963-, David Leonard, fl. 1965, Philip Trewinnard, Michael Wisher and Pip Donaghy, 1944-, in Alice in Wonderland (BBC Worldwide, 1986, originally published 1865), 29 mins
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directed by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; produced by Terrance Dicks, 1935-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Jonathan Cecil, 1939-2011, Kate Dorning, 1963-, David Leonard, fl. 1965, Philip Trewinnard, Michael Wisher and Pip Donaghy, 1944-, in Alice in Wonderland (BBC Worldwide, 1986, originally published 1865), 29 mins
Field of Study
Literature
Performer / Ensemble
Jonathan Cecil, 1939-2011, Kate Dorning, 1963-, David Leonard, fl. 1965, Philip Trewinnard, Michael Wisher, Pip Donaghy, 1944-
Contributor
Terrance Dicks, 1935-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Stephen Deutsch, 1945-
Author / Creator
Barry Letts, 1925-2009, Jonathan Cecil, 1939-2011, Kate Dorning, 1963-, David Leonard, fl. 1965, Philip Trewinnard, Michael Wisher, Pip Donaghy, 1944-, Lewis Carroll, 1832-1898
Date Published / Released
1865, 1986
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Topic / Theme
Fiction, Alice, White Rabbit, Mouse, Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, March Hare, King of Hearts, Knave of Hearts, Duckworth (Alice in Wonderland, 1986), Lewis Carroll
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Copyright © 1986 BBC Worldwide
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Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 1, Jason and the Argonauts: The Journey from Boy to Man
directed by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003; produced by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation and TLC, in Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 50 mins
Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (by Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is...
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directed by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003; produced by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation and TLC, in Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 50 mins
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Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (by Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolises the battle of the sexes. Many of the women Jason me...
Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (by Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolises the battle of the sexes. Many of the women Jason meets are murderous, yet without the help of women he will never seize the Golden Fleece and return home.
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Literature
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Documentary
Contributor
Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation, TLC, Richard Denton, fl. 1983-2016
Author / Creator
Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Greek Heroes
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Denton, fl. 1983-2016
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 BBC Worldwide
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Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 2, The Odyssey: The Journey Home from Troy
directed by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003; produced by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation and TLC, in Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 50 mins
Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is to...
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directed by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003; produced by Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation and TLC, in Ancient Greek Heroes, Part 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 50 mins
Description
Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolises the battle of the sexes. Many of the women Jason meets...
Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2,000 years. Now we can enjoy the stories of The Odyssey (Homer) and Jason and the Argonauts, re-told for modern audiences with the help of dramatisations and CGI. These films look beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolises the battle of the sexes. Many of the women Jason meets are murderous, yet without the help of women he will never seize the Golden Fleece and return home.
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003, British Broadcasting Corporation, TLC, Richard Denton, fl. 1983-2016
Author / Creator
Jean-Claude Bragard, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Greek Heroes
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Denton, fl. 1983-2016
Topic / Theme
Greeks
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 BBC Worldwide
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Beau Geste, Beau Geste, Episode 4
directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 27 mins
John is reunited with Michael and Digby after being sent to Oran with a draft of new recruits. Their Sergeant-Major, Lejaune, takes a disliking to the three of them, and also to two American recruits, Hank and Buddy. Boldini overhears the three brothers discussing the Blue Water, and - with his criminal contacts -...
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directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 27 mins
Description
John is reunited with Michael and Digby after being sent to Oran with a draft of new recruits. Their Sergeant-Major, Lejaune, takes a disliking to the three of them, and also to two American recruits, Hank and Buddy. Boldini overhears the three brothers discussing the Blue Water, and - with his criminal contacts - offers to help them, only to be rebuffed.
Field of Study
Literature
Performer / Ensemble
Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-
Contributor
Barry Letts, 1925-2009
Author / Creator
Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984, Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-, Terrance Dicks, 1935-, Percival Christopher Wren, 1885-1941, Alistair Bell, fl. 1969
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beau Geste
Topic / Theme
Theft, Military service, Michael Geste, Digby Geste, John Geste
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 BBC Worldwide
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Beau Geste, Beau Geste, Episode 5
directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 29 mins
Boldini informs Lejaune that Michael has a stolen jewel on him. After Boldini fails to persuade two of the other recruits to steal it for him, Lejaune himself persuades Bolidar - a former pick-pocket - to do so. He is caught in the act, and only narrowly escapes being lynched. Lejaune, though, knows that they are...
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directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 29 mins
Description
Boldini informs Lejaune that Michael has a stolen jewel on him. After Boldini fails to persuade two of the other recruits to steal it for him, Lejaune himself persuades Bolidar - a former pick-pocket - to do so. He is caught in the act, and only narrowly escapes being lynched. Lejaune, though, knows that they are to be sent to the isolated Fort Zinderneuf, where it will be easier to isolate Michael from his friends.
Field of Study
Literature
Performer / Ensemble
Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-
Contributor
Barry Letts, 1925-2009
Author / Creator
Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984, Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-, Terrance Dicks, 1935-, Percival Christopher Wren, 1885-1941, Alistair Bell, fl. 1969
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beau Geste
Topic / Theme
Theft, Military service, Michael Geste, Digby Geste, John Geste
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 BBC Worldwide
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Beau Geste, Beau Geste, Episode 6
directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 29 mins
The column marches across country to Fort Zinderneuf; once there, Lejaune has Hank, Buddy and Digby sent on to a further post. Lejaune's harsh treatment of the men, and promotion of Boldini to corporal, cause increasing resentment; when the fort's CO, Captain Renouf, shoots himself Lejaune has to take command.
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directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 29 mins
Description
The column marches across country to Fort Zinderneuf; once there, Lejaune has Hank, Buddy and Digby sent on to a further post. Lejaune's harsh treatment of the men, and promotion of Boldini to corporal, cause increasing resentment; when the fort's CO, Captain Renouf, shoots himself Lejaune has to take command.
Field of Study
Literature
Performer / Ensemble
Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-
Contributor
Barry Letts, 1925-2009
Author / Creator
Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984, Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-, Terrance Dicks, 1935-, Percival Christopher Wren, 1885-1941, Alistair Bell, fl. 1969
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beau Geste
Topic / Theme
Theft, Military service, Michael Geste, Digby Geste, John Geste
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 BBC Worldwide
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Beau Geste, Beau Geste, Episode 8
directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 28 mins
John kills Lejaune in the struggle, and then flees the fort on the approach of the relief column. Digby finds Michael's body and, remembering a childhood promise, gives it a Viking funeral - on a pyre - before fleeing himself. He finds John and the two set off together on foot, but is killed; only John is able to...
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directed by Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984; produced by Barry Letts, 1925-2009; performed by Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959- and Jonathon Morris, 1960-, in Beau Geste (BBC Worldwide, 1982), 28 mins
Description
John kills Lejaune in the struggle, and then flees the fort on the approach of the relief column. Digby finds Michael's body and, remembering a childhood promise, gives it a Viking funeral - on a pyre - before fleeing himself. He finds John and the two set off together on foot, but is killed; only John is able to reach England where he returns the Blue Water to Lady Brandon - as Michael had known, a copy made when she had been forced to sell the...
John kills Lejaune in the struggle, and then flees the fort on the approach of the relief column. Digby finds Michael's body and, remembering a childhood promise, gives it a Viking funeral - on a pyre - before fleeing himself. He finds John and the two set off together on foot, but is killed; only John is able to reach England where he returns the Blue Water to Lady Brandon - as Michael had known, a copy made when she had been forced to sell the original.
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Field of Study
Literature
Performer / Ensemble
Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-
Contributor
Barry Letts, 1925-2009
Author / Creator
Douglas Camfield, 1031-1984, Benedict Taylor, 1960-, Anthony Calf, 1959-, Jonathon Morris, 1960-, Terrance Dicks, 1935-, Percival Christopher Wren, 1885-1941, Alistair Bell, fl. 1969
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beau Geste
Topic / Theme
Theft, Military service, Michael Geste, Digby Geste, John Geste
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 BBC Worldwide
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Bleak House (2005), Episode 1
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 57 mins,
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Esther, Richard and Ada meet Mrs Pardiggle who escorts them on a charitable excursion to the slum dwellings of some poverty-stricken brick makers where they witness a tragedy. Later, Guppy, a Lawyer's clerk, declares his feelings for Esther. Meanwhile, the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upsid...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 57 mins,
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Description
Esther, Richard and Ada meet Mrs Pardiggle who escorts them on a charitable excursion to the slum dwellings of some poverty-stricken brick makers where they witness a tragedy. Later, Guppy, a Lawyer's clerk, declares his feelings for Esther. Meanwhile, the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upside down when her husband's lawyer, Tulkinghorn, gets wind of a secret from her past.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Andrea Galer, 1945-, Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House (2005)
Topic / Theme
Blame, Sense of duty, Poverty, Esther Summerson, John Jarndyce, Ada Clare, Lady Dedlock, Mr. Tulkinghorn, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Richard Carstone
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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Bleak House (2005), Episode 5
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 32 mins,
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Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Tulkinghorn finally unearths the possible identity of the mysterious Nemo. Nemo's old friend Sergeant George has the evidence he needs to prove it and Tulkinghorn will stop at nothing to force George to hand it over. But George h...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 32 mins,
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Description
Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Tulkinghorn finally unearths the possible identity of the mysterious Nemo. Nemo's old friend Sergeant George has the evidence he needs to prove it and Tulkinghorn will stop at nothing to force George to hand it over. But George has even more problems when Gridley turns up on his doorstep, on the run from the law and infected with the fever.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Andrea Galer, 1945-, Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House (2005)
Topic / Theme
Blame, Sense of duty, Poverty, Esther Summerson, John Jarndyce, Ada Clare, Lady Dedlock, Mr. Tulkinghorn, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Richard Carstone
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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Bleak House (2005), Episode 8
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 32 mins,
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Tulkinghorn is now close to piecing together Lady Dedlock's secret. Esther struggles to come to terms with the terrible blow she has been dealt. Jarndyce agonises over whether to keep his own feelings for Esther concealed and Lady Dedlock tells Esther something that will change her life for ever.
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; designed by Andrea Galer, 1945-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (2005) (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 32 mins,
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Description
Tulkinghorn is now close to piecing together Lady Dedlock's secret. Esther struggles to come to terms with the terrible blow she has been dealt. Jarndyce agonises over whether to keep his own feelings for Esther concealed and Lady Dedlock tells Esther something that will change her life for ever.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Andrea Galer, 1945-, Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1900-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House (2005)
Topic / Theme
Blame, Sense of duty, Poverty, Esther Summerson, John Jarndyce, Ada Clare, Lady Dedlock, Mr. Tulkinghorn, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Richard Carstone
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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