[134] The announcement attracted national attention, and more reports and claims of abuse against him accumulated. 1 min read. The Reckoning is the latest BBC series which takes a look at the late TV and radio personality Jimmy Savile's upbringing, early career and prolific crimes. [70], Savile set up two charities, the Jimmy Savile Stoke Mandeville Hospital Trust in 1981, and the Leeds-based Jimmy Savile Charitable Trust in 1984. Jimmy Savile: Life Before Wrestling. He managed the Mecca Locarno ballroom in Leeds in the late 1950s and early 1960s[33] as well as the Mecca-owned Palais dance hall in Ilford, Essex, between 1955 and 1956. October 14, 2020 8:49am. Unless its all perfectly innocent. His media career started as a disc jockey at Radio Luxembourg in 1958 and on Tyne Tees Television in 1960, and he developed a reputation for eccentricity and flamboyance. [107] His autobiography As it Happens (1974, reprinted as Love is an Uphill Thing, 1976) contains admissions of improper sexual conduct which appear to have passed unnoticed during his lifetime. 400+ hours of award-winning television archive, digitised by the British Film Institute: celebrity interviews, controversial discussions, magic shows and more.See more from Open Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenMediaFilmTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenMediaFilmTV IMDB: https://imdb.to/2IOZ5Tf Website: https://www.openmedia.co.uk The documentary was broadcast on 3 October. He argued that viewers "didn't do anything wrong but they are then demonised", and described Glitter as a celebrity being unfairly vilified for watching "dodgy films" in the privacy of his home: "Gary has not tried to sell 'em, not tried to show them in public or anything like that. Why are you not angry that your government, your public services have consistently and chronically pulled the wool over your eyes about the extent of a) paedophila and b) their cover-ups? [163] On 28 October, it was reported that Savile's cottage in Glen Coe had been vandalised with spray-paint and the door damaged. Jimmy Savile: With Eamonn Andrews, Jimmy Savile, Davy Jones, Agnes Savile. "[94][95], On 29 October 2011, Savile was found dead at his penthouse flat overlooking Roundhay Park in Leeds, two days before his 85th birthday. Its a better story than the dull reality, that he and second wife, Jill Tavelman, regularly faxed to conduct the post-divorce tidying up, so it gets reported as fact, repeatedly. If it stays that way and the investigations limited to flaked out or expired telly stars, Im not sure the internets going to be too happy about it. Stephen Purdew said I could call him Chicken Legs. This skillset is plain to see during an interview on Is This Your Life? With Michael Aspel, Big Daddy, Tony Blackburn, Frank Bruno. Sir James Savile: Directed by Brian Klein, Terry Yarwood. From the off, presenting the scarlet file, Aspel asks Bruno to jump on my back and Ill give you a ride down there. Only recently has he emerged back into the limelight, looking a little bit like hed been through hell. Andrew Neil interviews Jimmy Savile on \"Is This Your Life?\" in 1995. Michael Aspel tells the story of the life and career of the former miner, wrestler, dance hall manager, disc jockey, television personality, hospital porter, charity fundraiser and philanthr Michael Aspel tells the story of the life and career of the former miner, wrestler, dance hall manager, disc jockey, television personality, hospital porter, charity fundraiser and philanthropist Jimmy Savile. [45] Savile was twice the subject of the Thames Television series This Is Your Life in January 1970 with Eamonn Andrews and again in December 1990 with Michael Aspel. The BBC is preparing to broadcast its Jimmy Savile drama in late summer but denied it had delayed its release because of the coronation. [67], Savile was a participant in marathons (many for Phab, including its annual half marathon around Hyde Park, London). [32] Savile managed the Plaza Ballroom on Oxford Street, in Manchester city centre, in the mid-1950s. I am of no interest to them. Though I'd share after seeing others reminiscing over this little champion. Savile also volunteered at Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor Hospital. His silver Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible was sold for 130,000 to an Internet bidder. I bet he's into all kinds of seediness that we all know about, but are not allowed to talk about. Steve Coogan's television drama about the paedophile Jimmy Savile will finally air this year, amid deep concerns within the BBC over the reaction to the programme. Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile OBE KCSG ( / svl /; 31 October 1926 - 29 October 2011) was an English DJ and television and radio personality who hosted BBC shows including Top of the Pops and Jim'll Fix It. All the same, stumbling about there, especially on the Savile topic, is rather like being concussed in another dimension. Ronnie was also associated with Jersey in the 60s, along with Savile and Heath. James Wilson Vincent Savile was born on October 31, 1926, in Leeds, England, to Vincent Joseph Mary Savile and Agnes Monica Kelly. With Charles Halligan, Joan Johnson, Bunny Lewis, Andrew Neil. I did it was for Christmas. He was known for being a 'regular' at certain north Leeds restaurants and blagging free meals, using his status. [37] Although the show was broadcast in black and white, Savile dyed his hair a different colour every week. [146][147] The suspected victims included 28 children aged under 10, including 10 boys aged eight. [24][21] Following his colliery work, Savile became a scrap metal dealer. Savile's relationship with his mother, who he called "the duchess", was complex, he notes she never showed tactile affection but says she raised him for the first half of his life and he . Sex/Life: Season 2 The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8 . [11][12] By late October 2012, the scandal had resulted in inquiries or reviews at the BBC, within the National Health Service, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Department of Health. Join. Childhood & Early Life. A few years ago we mightve thought: Ah, thats just Jimmy! But now we run away, heading for the hills, screaming. Savile's personal relationships were rarely the subject of media report or comment in his lifetime. [171][172] After "a range of expenses" were charged to the estate, a remainder of about 3.3million was available to compensate victims, those victims not having a claim against another entity (such as the BBC or the National Health Service) being given priority, and all victims limited to a maximum claim of 60,000 against all entities combined. Jimmy Savile was a staple as a presenter for the BBC, on radio and TV for decades, from the 1970s to the turn of the millennium. In 2009, he was described by The Guardian as a "prodigious philanthropist"[6] and was honoured for his charity work. [89][90][91], A lifelong bachelor,[8] Savile lived with his mother (whom he referred to as the "Duchess") and kept her bedroom and wardrobe exactly as it was when she died. His paternal grandmother was Scottish. [78] In 1984, Savile was accepted as a member of the Athenaeum, a gentlemen's club in London's Pall Mall, after being proposed by Cardinal Basil Hume. [162] Savile's body is interred in the cemetery in Scarborough, although it has been proposed that it be exhumed and cremated. Have Starr, Bruno and Savile been on holiday together? [41], In the early 1960s, Savile co-hosted (with Pete Murray) the televised New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert, held annually at the Empire Pool in Wembley, with acts such as the Beatles, Cliff Richard and the Shadows, Joe Brown and the Bruvvers, the Who, and many others. [39] On 30 July 2006, he co-hosted the final weekly edition, ending it with the words "It's number one, it's still Top of the Pops", before turning off the studio lights after the closing credits. After his death, hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse made against him were investigated, leading the police to conclude that he had been a predatory sex offender[1] and possibly one of Britain's most prolific. [34], It was while at Ilford that Savile was discovered by a music executive from Decca Records. So, Savile was always a local fixture in one form or another. [72] He also raised money for several Jewish charities. You never bought me one though! Frank replies, chuckling like mad. [2][3][4][5] There had been allegations during his lifetime, but they were dismissed and accusers ignored or disbelieved. In light of what has been subsequently discovered about Savile, it seems incongruous to celebrate his life in the way that This Is Your Life originally did, and . Sporadic allegations of child abuse were made against him dating back to 1963, but these only became widely publicised after his death. Founded in 1987, it has made entertainment, documentaries and factual specials which sell all over the world. Its not surprising he didnt show up for the occasion this is a man who allegedly asked his wife for a divorce by fax machine. It is one of the strangest, most chilling stories ever told. From 1975 until 1994, he presented Jim'll Fix It, an early Saturday evening television programme which arranged for the wishes of viewers, mainly children, to come true. [22] In terms of recognition, he was one of the leading DJs in Britain by the early 1960s.[25]. Last edited: Apr 18, 2022. [105], An auction of Savile's possessions was conducted at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, on 30 July 2012, with the proceeds going to charity. back in 1995. [145], In January 2013, a joint report by the NSPCC and Metropolitan Police, Giving Victims a Voice, stated that 450 people had made complaints against Savile, the period of alleged abuse stretching from 1955 to 2009 and the ages of the complainants at the times of the assaults ranging from 8 to 47. I was going to watch the Gary Glitter This Is Your Life this afternoon. The programme saw boxer Frank Bruno honoured with the big red book during Michael Aspels time as host. [166][167], In 2012, Richard Harrison, a long-serving psychiatric nurse at Broadmoor Hospital, said that Savile had long been regarded by staff as "a man with a severe personality disorder and a liking for children". Just when journalist Andrew Neil is about to throw a spotlight on his playboy life, Jimmy Savile deflects the attention and humours the audience with the use of a banana.Host:Andrew Neil Guest:Jimmy SavileFirst shown: 11 February 1995 Open Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Still havent subscribed to Open Media on YouTube? In December 2012, a review led by Nick Pollard of the BBC's handling of the issue described the decision not to broadcast the Newsnight investigation as "flawed". Savile died at home at the age of 84. After his death, hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse were made against Savile and, after being investigated, the police concluded he had been a predatory sex offender and possibly one of . [159][160][161] The Savile family expressed their sorrow for the "anguish" of the victims and "respect [for] public opinion". Its muddy water at the best of times, the aforementioned David Icke forum, but considering Icke outed Savile in the 90s, it seems the place to go if youre looking for a bigger take on what the hell might be going on. The vehicle's number plate, JS 247, featured the original medium wave wavelength used by BBC Radio 1 (247 metres). [8] He said: If you look at the athletics of it, I've done over 300professional bike races, 212marathons and 107pro fights. [12] Investigations codenamed Operation Yewtree were opened to identify criminal conduct related to Savile's activities by the Metropolitan Police, and to review the 2009 decision by the Crown Prosecution Service to drop a prosecution as "unlikely to succeed". [169][170], Savile's estate, believed to be worth about 44.3million, was frozen by its executors, NatWest bank, in view of the possibility that those alleging that they had been assaulted by Savile could make claims for damages. [129] Former royal family press secretary Dickie Arbiter said Savile's behaviour had raised "concern and suspicion" when Savile acted as an informal marriage counsellor between Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the late 1980s, although no reports had been made. Producer Robert Tyrrell reveals some 'cloak and dagger' tactics, Jimmy Savile with Eamonn Andrews on This Is Your Life. This is to go some way in thanking you for that. So on behalf of me and my fellow trustees and everybody at the Princes Trust and also all the kids whose lives youve touched just through being there and showing that you care about them thank you very much. The ever classy Sir Jimmy treats the nation to a trouser drop. Many of the alleged victims were between ages 13 and 15, but some were as young as two years old. Whats Frank been saying? Despite backlash after the announcement of Coogan's casting in BBC drama series "The Reckoning," a true crime show about child predator Jimmy Savile, the network has confirmed the show will . A U.K. investigation found that Savile sexually abused at least 500 victims throughout the course of his career. After the claims made against him were published, the author said that, in the light of the allegations, she felt "let down and betrayed" by Savile. This Is Your Life (TV Series) Jimmy Savile (1970) Plot. "[176], In October 2020, the BBC announced a mini-series with the working title The Reckoning, which will recount Savile's rise to fame and the sexual abuse scandal that emerged after his death. A range of licensed fancy dress costumes was released with his consent in 2009. If youre unfamiliar with the innuendo there (I was too), it turns out Black & Decker is a euphemism for a willy. [31] When Theroux challenged Savile about rumours of paedophilia over a decade before, Savile said: "We live in a very funny world. Coogan will be seen later this year as the TV . [153] A memorial plaque on the wall of Savile's former home in Scarborough was removed in early October 2012 after it was defaced with graffiti. [24] He created a "bizarre yodel",[8][74] and catchphrases which included "How's about that, then? a monster for whom the British establishment political, royal, broadcasting, ecclesiastical, medical, charitable provided a dazzling shield. That should be even more revealing. A similar piece on that would be a good idea. [38] On New Year's Day 1964, he presented the first edition of the BBC music chart television programme Top of the Pops from Dickenson Road Studios, a television studio in a converted church in Rusholme, Manchester. A significant part of his career and public life involved working with children and young people, including visiting schools and hospital wards. Tap to play GIF. In 1999, Charles visited Savile's Glen Coe home for a private meal and reportedly sent him gifts on his 80th birthday and a note reading: "Nobody will ever know what you have done for this country, Jimmy. From March 1989 to August 1997, he broadcast on various stations around the UK (mostly taking the Gold format, such as the West Midlands' Xtra AM and the Classic Gold network in Yorkshire) where he revived his Radio 1 shows. Is this a private joke of some kind? Aspel asks and, thankfully, the moment has gone. From that point in, were officially in la la land. [183][186] In other cases honours were withdrawn, or removed from lists: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After two series, Clunk, Click was replaced by Jim'll Fix It, which he presented from 1975 to 1994. So from start to finish I got a good hiding. [126] The States of Jersey Police said that in 2008 an allegation of an indecent assault by Savile at the home in the 1970s had been investigated, but there had been insufficient evidence to proceed. In October 2009 the Crown Prosecution Service advised there was insufficient evidence to take any further action and no charges were brought. . Jimmy Savile. From the bewildered chatterboxes at DigitalSpy via the furious mothers at Mumsnet, all the way to the presumed crazies over at David Ickes site, therell be merry hell if the net remains uncast over some seriously big swimmers. apologies in advance! [8] One cause for which he raised money was Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where he volunteered for many years as a porter. [125] At first, he denied visiting Haut de la Garenne, but later admitted he had done so following the publication of a photograph showing him at the home surrounded by children. Unfortunately for Bruno, his episode will forever be tainted by the fact his old associates just happen to include Jimmy Savile and Freddie Starr. Today's reports show that in reality he was a sickening and prolific sexual abuser who repeatedly exploited the trust of a nation for his own vile purposes. Early Life: 1902 - 1960 [ edit] Savile was born in 1902 in Leeds, Yorkshire. [173][174], Most of Savile's honours were rescinded following the sexual abuse claims. Its also driven by wild speculation which can frequently throw up some absurd correlations. Carman was Perry Mason without the conscience. Jimmy Savile. "[115] In April 2000, in a documentary by Louis Theroux, When Louis Met Jimmy, Savile acknowledged "salacious tabloid people" had raised rumours about whether he was a paedophile, and said, "I know I'm not. You have to speculate before working out where to dig, after all. At the time of his passing in 2011, Sir Jimmy Savile OBE KCSG, an English DJ, television host, media figure, and charity fundraiser, had a net worth of $10 million. [156][157] Savile's Hall, the conference centre at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, was renamed New Dock Hall. But, lets go back. Perhaps the worst thing about the spectacle of Sir Jimmy Saviles horrendous, virtual resurrection is that weve only seen the start of it. Sixteen victims reported being raped by Savile when they were under 16 (the age of heterosexual consent in England) and four of those had been under the age of 10. Its not only cheap, it assumes a knowledge that you cannot claim about possibly hundreds, even thousands, of people you just cannot know. A veritable rogues gallery of dirty old men!!!! Scotland Yard launched a criminal investigation into allegations of child sex abuse by Savile spanning six decades,[4] describing him as a "predatory sex offender", and later stated that they were pursuing more than 400 lines of inquiry based on the testimony of 300 potential victims via 14 police forces across the UK. Drag the timer on Youtube over to the timecodes mentioned, and share in the weirdness. In the documentary, Savile confided that he used to beat people up and lock them in a basement during his career as a nightclub manager. Thirteen others reported serious sexual assaults by Savile, including four who had been under 10 years old. Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story was released on Netflix earlier this week, and has shocked viewers with its revelations about Britain's most predatory television presenter. Showing all 0 items Jump to: Summaries. This Is Your Life was essentially a tribute to each weekly guest, with family, associates and work colleagues turning up to honour them. Jimmy worked as a Bevin boy at South Kirkby Colliery in West Yorkshire during the 'World . The drama traces Jimmy Savile's life, from his working-class early years in the dance halls of northern England to his presenting career with the BBC where he became one of TV's biggest stars, hosting hit shows in the 1970s such as Top Of The Pops and Jim . The Black & Decker? Frank asks, trying to recall. Ive seen it and he looks very guilty at certain points; cant remember with who but he touches his collar in a very revealing, nervous way part way through. Full credit also for making the observations Ive expanded upon below. [179] In September 2021 Steve Coogan was cast as Savile; he said he did not take the decision lightly, and that it was a "horrific story which however harrowing needs to be told". Meirion Jones and Liz MacKean interviewed one alleged victim on camera and others agreed to have their stories told. [69] It was reported that he completed the London Marathon at the age of 79; rumours that he was driven round in a lead vehicle as an "observer" were denied by marathon officials. Could be a series for you! This is purely an exercise in rubbernecking on 90s telly with alarming rumours and allegations lurking in the background. "[178][177], Writer Neil McKay and producer Jeff Pope had previously worked together on dramatisations on the murders of Fred West, the disappearance of Shannon Matthews and the murders of Stephen Port. And how appropriate that this elevation should be celebrated in the first month of the new decade with an appearance on This Is Your Life, after Eamonn Andrews surprised him by stepping out of an inspection parade of Royal Marines. It began in 1973 as The Double Top Ten Show, and ended in 1987 as The Triple Top Ten Show when he left Radio 1 after 19 years. [23][21] Savile went to St Anne's Roman Catholic School in Leeds. Hes the first to appear at Brunos party (2 minutes 15 seconds), looking like a dishevelled rooster in a tangerine suit. As the host of BBC programs like "Jim'll Fix It" (1975-1994) and "Top of The Pops," Savile established himself (1964-1984). He began a career playing records in, and later managing, dance halls. The cover was brown rather than red. Despite backlash after the announcement of Coogan's casting in BBC drama series "The Reckoning," a true crime show about child predator Jimmy Savile, the network has confirmed the show will still be released in 2023."The Reckoning" was announced in 2020, with filming taking place in 2021. [8] At the age of 18 during the Second World War he was conscripted to work as a Bevin Boy and worked in coal mines, where he reportedly suffered spinal injuries from a shot-firer's explosion, and he spent a long period recuperating, wearing a steel corset and for three years walking with the aid of sticks. Doubt the BBC will be quick to post it up there. Also, Starr and savile in the same room; again! [citation needed] In his autobiography, he claimed he had had many sexual relations with women, and that "there have been trains and, with apologies to the hit parade, boats and planes (I am a member of the 40,000ft club) and bushes and fields, corridors, doorways, floors, chairs, slag heaps, desks and probably everything except the celebrated chandelier and ironing board". After a spell in Parkhurst, where he was visited by Savile, he was transferred to Broadmoor.'. Savile was often pictured holding a cigar. Genealogy probably hadnt even been invented yet. [66] Following Savile's death in October 2011, it was confirmed that a bequest had been made to allow continued support for the programme. Thanks for clearing that up but DAMN YOU for ruining my joke. From the bewildered chatterboxes at DigitalSpy via the furious mothers at Mumsnet, all the way to the presumed crazies over at David Ickes site, therell be merry hell if the net remains uncast over some seriously big swimmers. A controversial BBC show has been paused amid fears of a backlash. Some 214 criminal offences were recorded, 34 rapes having been reported across 28 police forces. [133], On 28 September 2012, almost a year after his death, ITV said it would broadcast a documentary as part of its Exposure series, The Other Side of Jimmy Savile. Handling that and brushing aside the frequent compulsion to take issue with unsavoury and occasionally downright infuriating tangents, there is a wealth of information on there that youll probably wished youd never bumped into. So that you dont have to go through that process, here are some details, prised from within the Icke-zone and reinterpreted in plain English. "[116] A follow-up documentary, Louis Theroux: Savile,[117][118][119][120] about Savile and Theroux's inability to dig more deeply,[121] aired on BBC Two in 2016. https://bit.ly/31kTUAR__ABOUT OPEN MEDIAOpen Media is one of the longest established media companies in the UK. Even the Sun got that right. Even weirder, off on a tangent and at Saviles funeral, Bruno apparently said of the Fixer: I called him Sir Chicken Legs. Founded in 1987, it has made entertainment, documentaries and factual specials which sell all over the world. Be the first to contribute! The one and only original Brum! [86] His work with Stoke Mandeville Hospital also made Savile a suitable figure to whom the Prince could turn "for advice on navigating Britain's health authorities". Whats that? 400+ hours of award-winning television archive, digitised by the British Film Institute: celebrity interviews, controversial discussions, magic shows and more.See more from Open Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenMediaFilmTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenMediaFilmTV IMDB: https://imdb.to/2IOZ5Tf Website: https://www.openmedia.co.uk Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. A source said, "The four-part drama is being edited in such a meticulous and careful way, so as not to create more pain and suffering for Savile's victims. He quizzes him about his liking for young girls, clearly discomforting the DJ, as well as asking him about his reputation for meanness and exploring his strange relationship with his mother.The programme - part of a controversial series of probing interviews - was made by Open Media for Channel 4 in 1995.Host:Andrew NeilGuest:Jimmy SavileFirst shown: 11 February 1995 Open Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Still havent subscribed to Open Media on YouTube? After the arrest of Gary Glitter last week, Freddie Starr was seized days after and is now out on bail. Jimmy Savile. [112][113][114], In a 1990 interview for The Independent on Sunday, Lynn Barber asked Savile about rumours that he liked "little girls". He was known for his charitable work throughout his life. Starting his boxing career in 1982, he went on to win 40 out of 45 of his fights. Savile won on 11 July 1989; News Group paid his legal costs, and he received an apology from editors Kelvin MacKenzie and Patsy Chapman. All whilst our minds try to cope with history curdling before our eyes, leaving a revolting stink. He was the youngest of seven children. [80], Through his support of charities, Savile became a friend of Margaret Thatcher, who in 1981 described his work as "marvellous". Its clear Savile expects his gag to be a massive laugh-fest, but it falls so flat it leaves the room drowning in tumbleweed. Fellow official ambassador for the Princes Trust, Phil Collins appears at 19 minutes to offer a video tribute to Bruno. When Savile's crimes . PETER Kay joked about paedophile Jimmy Savile as he made his return to stage last night. [180], In April 2022, Netflix released a two-part documentary, Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story, commissioned from 72 Films. In a chilling 1991 interview with Dr. Antony Clare (below), Savile openly and frankly discussed his satanic "do as they wilt" philosophy. Jimmy Savile entered carrying tins of baked beans and booze in a plastic bag, before telling the celebrity housemates he couldn't stay because of a sickening reason. The Director-General of the BBC, George Entwistle, apologised for what had happened, and on 16 October 2012 appointed former High Court judge Dame Janet Smith to review the culture and practices of the BBC during the time Savile worked there;[136] and Nick Pollard, a former Sky News executive, was appointed to look at why the Newsnight investigation into Savile's activities was dropped shortly before transmission in December 2011. In 1995, after this show aired, he won the WBC championship. Netflix. [40] When interviewed by the BBC on 20 November 2008 and asked about the revival of Top of the Pops for a Christmas comeback, he said he would welcome a "cameo role" in the programme. 95 Views. The BBC has confirmed plans for a new drama that will follow the life of disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile. They probably won't be playing it as a tribute when he curls . Yes, cant read too much into Collins demonic eyes. His Monday evening records-only dance sessions (admission one shilling) were popular with local teens. 2.2K. Fortunately we are blessed with some mad geniuses of our own on the This Is Your Life team. Jimmy Savile then jogged past me, smiled and waved. He added: "I bet none of this will be allowed out. But then, in 2003, it all began to fall apart. nothing weird at all in any of this [83] Letters released in December 2012 by the National Archives under the thirty-year rule confirm the "close friendship" between Savile and Thatcher. "[21] He described his father as "scrupulously honest but scrupulously broke. [103][104] The coffin was encased in concrete "as a security measure". Your email address will not be published. Also, bewildered and furious I think were all feeling a little bit of both over the current revelations. He raised money for the Spinal Unit, NSIC (National Spinal Injuries Centre), and St Francis Ward a ward for children and teens with spinal cord injuries. 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