His television appearances include 'Call My Bluff', 'Music For The Millennium', and 'The South Bank Show'. In August 2008, Gambaccini returned to Classic FM, to present a 12-part series Paul Gambaccini's Hall of Heroes on Sunday evenings between 9:00 and 10:00. He left for BBC Radio 3 in 1995, where he broadcast an hour-long morning show, in a slot formerly used for Composer of the Week. He shares his thoughts on his career, today's pop stars and Jimmy Savile with Elizabeth Grice. Comedian, presenter and singer, Jason Manford, will be on stage introducing performances from some of the bestselling West End Musicals and touring shows, including We Will Rock You The Musical, Wicked, The Royal Shakespeare Companys Matilda The Musical, Disneys Newsies, Shrek the Musical UK and Ireland tour, The Bodyguard The Musical, and Rodgers & Hammersteins The King And I. Despite his anger, the 73-year-old had returned to the BBC after the CPS decided not to charge him. Read about our approach to external linking. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. [30], "With a Little Help From His Friends,", Schelly, Bill. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. This has meant that some people, including Emily Maitlis, have left and now work for other outlets. Anita presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons. Gambaccini maintains that he has moved on after his outburst but explained that three days after the incident he had a visit from a BBC executive. Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett has a new solo single and album, plus he shares his Rock God! It will be available on BBC Sounds for 30 days after broadcast. BBC Radio 2's programmes 28.02.2023 Tuesday LIVE - 06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show 00:00 - OJ Borg Post Wild Boys Of Radio 2 Handover OJ reflects on his weekly catch up with Trevor. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show. Gambaccini also argued in favour of a 28-day bail limit; Home Secretary Theresa May had announced in December 2014 that she was consulting on such a limit in all but exceptional cases. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. He lives in the South Bank area of London. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. I notice a Paul O'Grady story going around and he's jumped on the BBC bashing bandwagon. Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Mr Gambaccini, who now hosts Radio 2's Pick of the Pops, has given an interview to the . In a statement it said: "Paul will return to his usual BBC Radio 2 show - presenting America's Greatest Hits - from Saturday 15 . Thereafter, he moved to independent radio to host American Countdown. Born in the Bronx, Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, from where he obtained a degree in history in 1970. So when you invite the public to accuse a celebrity, you have a pool of people who include not only possibly people who have been abused, but many people to whom a celebrity may have satisfied an emotional need throughout the years even without knowing it. Cliff Richard: People still think theres no smoke without fire, Paul Gambaccini: police used me as 'flypaper' for almost a year, Paul Gambaccini to return to BBC in November, Nocharges for Paul Gambaccini over alleged historical sex offences, Paul Gambaccini arrested on suspicion of sexual offences in Operation Yewtree. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. In this astonishing documentary, Cliff Richard joins Neil Fox and Paul Gambaccini in speaking out 10 years after being investigated as part of Operation Yewtree. On the main stage will be Thomas Rhett, Lady A, The Zac Brown Band, Lainey Wilson and dozens more besides, including three days of performances on the Radio 2 stage at Indigo. Vernon says:Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. Gambaccini said he was "honoured to be asked to present one of. Released On: 13 Oct 2002 Paul Gambaccini was born in New York City in 1949 and revelled growing up to the sounds of the 1960s. The American-born broadcaster was arrested in October 2013 over a claim he sexually assaulted two teenage boys. Squeeze performing at Newcastle City Hall in 2010. Radio 2 is live from the Fab Room at the O2 with hosts Bob Harris, Breland and Bobbie Pryor with a show featuring performances from the Friday night, plus live sessions from Elvie Shane, Randall King, Mackenzie Porter and more, and interviews with Lady A, Midland, Morgan Evans, Matt Stell (3-6pm, Saturday 11th March). It currently faces issues including a threat to its licence fee. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years on a weekly show counting down the Billboard . BBC Radio 2 DJ described case against him, which was later dropped, as completely fictitious. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.3 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has said he is "coming for the BBC" after accusing the Corporation of being complicit in the child abuse "witch hunt". [29] One week later, they married in New York Botanical Garden.[30]. 1994 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart. Despite Gambaccini's 50 years working at the BBC, when asked, he said he would be happy to see the corporation go. [3] Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee.[3]. This memoir was described by friend Elton John as something that 'more than puts the record straight.'. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Edith also hosts a Radio 2 showcase at the King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow - recorded on Friday 10th March and featuring three of the festival artists Caroline Jones, Kameron Marlowe and Kezia Gill performing to a small audience. The Met did not. Former BBC radio presenter Paul Gambaccini has threatened to mount a challenge to unseat Keir Starmer if he is elected Labour leader. Published: 19:01 GMT, 20 August 2022 | Updated: 20:36 GMT, 20 August 2022. This, it is claimed, contributed to him being identified. Sir Cliff was given 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC in 2018 after their news coverage of the false allegations. Paul Gambaccini has called for rape suspects to be given anonymity until they are charged with an offence. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. The DJ was falsely accused of molesting two young men whom he does not recall ever meeting in the late 1970s and early 1980s. For the second year running, Big Night Of Musicals - staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester will be broadcast in a special 90-minute programme on BBC One and in a programme on BBC Radio 2 presented by Samantha Barks and Layton Williams (8-10pm, Sunday 26 March). Leaked message from Matt Hancock's aide-turned lover Gina Coladangelo sparks School places in chaos: Parents' desperation as one in three children miss out on preferred secondary - with Police will quiz missing aristocrat and her boyfriend for another 36 hours to try and get answers on missing Runaway aristocrat and her boyfriend were spotted stocking up on supplies at food bank in Brighton without Taxpayers are left 31,000 out of pocket after council auctions off its Queen's Jubilee wicker corgi statues Don't just stick to the Malbec! "[28] In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership with Christopher Sherwood. For 13 years Gambaccini reviewed films for breakfast television, first on TV-am and then GMTV. Paul is a rarity among broadcasters in having hosted his own series on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as shows on Classic FM and Capital Radio. Gary will also usher in Radio 2s new weekday pop quiz. He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. Both the shows will include inserts and packages from Edith Bowman in Glasgow and highlights of Fridays Radio 2 showcase at King Tuts. Gambaccini, who presents BBC Radio 2s Pick of the Pops, had been a fixture on UK radio for decades before the allegations were made. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. The Ultimate Man, a musical about a comic book superhero, was co-written with Alastair King and Jane Edith Wilson, and produced at the Bridewell Theatre in London in 2000. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. Paul Gambaccini, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1976. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Vernon Kay, Cerys Matthews, Scott Mills, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot OLeary, Elaine Paige, Mark Radcliffe, Romesh Ranganathan, DJ Spoony, Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Johnnie Walker, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright. Paul appeared on BBC Radio 1 for 18 years, presenting the US Chart Show for most of that time, and has been a regular on each of the first four British terrestrial television networks. And if they watch a flm, more of the same. At the start of his tenure as a presenter, Gambaccini featured music from the Billboard charts, along with the UK top 20, but this ended in 2017. 15:00. Gambaccini was arrested under Operation Yewtree, which was led by the Metropolitan police in the wake of the revelations about the paedophile Jimmy Savile. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in 1992, will be broadcast on Monday 10 April (8-9pm). [citation needed], Gambaccini has been openly homosexual for many years, claiming in 2013: "I was never 'in'. [10] Trevor Nelson took over the Saturday timeslot with his Rhythm Nation programme, that was allocated to Gambaccini's America's Greatest Hits programme for seven years. "The things I believed in most,". Programme Website. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1991. And in 2018, Sir Cliff was awarded 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC after their news coverage of his case. Was the Edit Assistant on Bargain Hunt and a Technical Operator at Gorilla Group Post Production. In February 2016, the Irish Supreme Court Judge Adrian Hardiman used a review of this book to criticize what he described as the radical undermining of the presumption of innocence, especially in sex cases, including Gambaccini's case, by the methods used in Operation Yewtree (among other instances). BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops - Available now Episodes Available now (9) Next on (11) 1984 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1984. March. Gambaccini was wrongly accused of sexual abuse by two men in the late 70s and early 80s and put on police bail for 11 months, making video diaries to show how unhappy he was. From a low key start, it went on to be revered, and to find its way into the history books as it became the biggest selling 12 single of all time. Country stars Jordan Davis and Ashley Cooke will be Bob Harris guests on The Country Show (9-10pm, Thursday 9 March) and the show the following week will feature highlights from Sunday night at the O2 (Thursday 16 March). Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1982. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. He has been the presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2 since July 2016 and America's Greatest Hits on Greatest Hits Radio on Saturday afternoons since February 2020. Claudia Winkleman presents the ultimate celebration of Saturday. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1989. The showcase will be available as an hour long special on BBC Sounds from Saturday 11 March and broadcast on Radio 2 at a later date. In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. Inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005, Gambaccini is the author of more than 15 books. His other television appearances include Pebble Mill at One, Call My Bluff, Music for the Millennium, and The South Bank Show. Bruce, 71, has jumped ship after 45 years for UK commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio, where radio insiders predicted he could be on 500,000 a year. In the clip, the 73-year-old said the BBC was 'on the side of wrongdoers' and said that the broadcaster allowed people who he labelled 'fanatasists' to accuse celebrities of paedophilia. Mr Gambaccini was investigated in 2013 over historical sexual . [14][15] Gambaccini has been an official guest at many British comic conventions, including the United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (where he co-presented the 1990 Eagle Awards and the 1997 National Comics Awards), and Comics Festival UK. Like many who go through a painful and sudden divorce, Gambaccini wants to go into forensic, almost obsessional detail about how the BBC has betrayed his trust. But he was not so impressed by Priti Patel, who he said showed no interest in the administration of justice after he stood with Cliff Richard and said that all those arrested by police should remain anonymous until charged. The team also wrote with Tony Brown 'The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion'. He received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio Award from the Radio Academy in 1996 and picked up the Sony Award for Music Broadcaster of the Year in 2003. In February 2010 he was invited by the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to deliver the inaugural LGBT lecture Out on Monday to the university's LGBT staff, students and faculty. The Second Paul Gambaccini Radio Programme [Here is the second of Kate's radio interviews with Paul Gambaccini. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (1949-04-02) April 2, 1949(age 73) New York City, U.S. Stay tuned for more updates on LatestinBollywood. Liza entertains the nation for Saturday Dinner time. Bob Harris, host of Radio 2s Country show, is once again broadcasting from Londons O2, but new this year, Radio 2 will also be bringing the best from C2C in Glasgow, presented by Edith Bowman. Bizarre symptoms of brain tumours revealed after astrologer and ex-Strictly star Russell Grant shares his Psychiatrist: What most women don't know about their hormones - and why you start drinking and smoking more Paul Gambaccini: Id be happy to see the BBC go, Do not sell or share my personal information. Stuart Maconie, Paul Gambaccini, Jools Holland, and Mark Lamarr join, and Benny Green, Debbie Thrower, and Bob Holness leave. Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. In February 2010 he was invited by the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to deliver the inaugural LGBT lecture Out on Monday to the university's LGBT staff, students and faculty. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1985. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1978. And also at Easter, is a celebration of Queen to mark the 50th Anniversary of the release of their eponymous debut album and their first single, Keep Yourself Alive. Gambaccini may have first achieved wider prominence when his tips for playlisted songs likely to see greater chart action were published in the May 11, 1968 issue of the international trade publication Billboard, alongside similar tips from radio programming talent at major commercial stations across the United States. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. Seems BBC managers dont care what the trust decides. Gambaccini increased the audience share, but came under attack as an example of the reforms that the Radio 3 Controller Nicholas Kenyon was trying to introduce but which did not go down well with the existing audience. . Mr Gambaccini, 64, was held at his home in south. Gambaccini, who presents Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every week, says that the documentary dredges up unhappy memories for him. 16 February - PopMaster quiz feature of Ken Bruce 's mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 is first broadcast. Helen Thomas says: No other radio station in the UK delivers the incredible range of music that Radio 2 brings its listeners each and every day. Romesh Ranganathan: For The Love of Hip Hop. 0. [citation needed]. Kon Hai Alakh Pandey aka Physics Wallah Wife Shivani Dubey? Last year, South Yorkshire Police apologised to his close friend Sir Cliff Richard after BBC broadcasts of a raid on his Berkshire home in 2014. They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1980. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. Born in New York City, Paul Gambaccini moved to the UK after earning a degree in History at Dartmouth College in 1970. For 13 years Gambaccini reviewed films for breakfast television, first on TV-am and then GMTV. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio One presenter for 16 years, including 11 years at the helm of a Billboard Top 30 . His own books include 'Love Letters', 'Radio Boy', 'Top 100 Albums' and 'Track Records'. He has worked widely across the BBC and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) as well as contributing to many television shows, mostly related to music, film, and the arts. They married in 2012 at, New York Botanical Garden. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. 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He has been the presenter of pick of the pops on bbc radio 2 since july 2016 and america's greatest hits on greatest hits radio on saturday . The 73-year-old DJ, nicknamed The Great Gambo and The Professor of Pop, pictured, is appearing in a new Channel 4 documentary, The Accused: National Treasures on Trial which chronicles the police raid and arrest he faced in November 2013 after being falsely accused of sexabuse. Alongside his work in music radio, he contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope. Having left Oxford, Gambaccini was considering further study in law at Harvard or Yale but had the opportunity of writing for Rolling Stone magazine as British correspondent. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years at the helm of a Billboard Top 30 countdown show. In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership. He also presents quizmaster on Radio 4's Counterpoint. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers 1975. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. This March, were again putting the spotlight on Country Music at the C2C festival in both London and Glasgow; well be featuring an exclusive interview with the legendary Van Morrison on the Blues Show and well be bringing listeners the biggest and best-loved songs from theatreland in Big Night of Musicals. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. Radio 2 Celebrates Country as the annual Country to Country festival comes to the UK from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Gambaccini, 69, spent a year on bail before the case against him was dropped in what he labelled a completely fictitious affair. Gambaccini has secured an apology from the Met Police and a damages-plus-costs payout of 250,000 ( as revealed by Stephen Wright's True Crime podcast for the Daily Mail) after he was arrested in. With this anniversary as a starting point, this programme sees Jo, and some special guests, celebrate the 12 a format that conjures up images of DJs on turntables but has a story encompassing many genres and decades. On the other hand, he described Home Secretary Theresa May as 'one of his heroes' as she had persuaded her to bring in a 28-day limit on police bail. His first show was on April 18, 1998, once again opening the first of his weekly shows America's Greatest Hits with "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1999. Tickets for the Radio 2 showcase at C2C in Glasgow are available to purchase for C2C ticketholders. 1998. He said he wasnt surprised to be accused, as he had previously spoken publicly about Saviles crimes and was once pictured alongside him on a newspaper front page, creating an association in the publics mind. Radio star Paul Gambaccini has revealed the torment of being wrongly accused of sex crimes. Hes also hosted three network shows in the US for ABC and NBC and he came third when a contestant on Im a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2020. In addition to broadcasting, Paul has been co-author of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' and related titles with Tim and Jo Rice. Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio 2. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. As an American teenager in the 1960s his missives were regularly published in the letter columns of titles such as Justice League of America and The Amazing Spider-Man. The three men were eventually cleared of any wrongdoing in Operation Yewtree. The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. Arrested as part of the high profile investigation. Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' He was the host of the 12-part Classic FM series Paul Gambaccini's Hall of Heroes, and chairs the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint. 18/11/08 - 18:47 #2. Paul Gambaccini has previously said he was the victim of a "witch hunt" . [7] In September 1975 he began the show he was to front for the next 11 years, highlighting the weeks' music in the US chart. The Met did not name him as a suspect but referred to his age and his homes location. He returned to Classic FM in 1997. Gambaccini then started broadcasting in the UK on BBC Radio 1 September 1973, which he did for 13 years, first as a music reporter on the John Peel Saturday show, Rockspeak. He returned to Radio 2 with America's Greatest Hits on 15 November 2014 and hosted it until 2 July 2016 when he took over Pick of the Pops from Tony Blackburn, the following week, he started his final America's Greatest Hits' with Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen and ended it with Justin Timberlake. 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His first show was on 18 April 1998, once again opening the first of his weekly shows America's Greatest Hits with "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen. NFL Player Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition after Collapsing on Field, Legendary Designer Vivienne Westwood Dies Aged 81, 10 Female IAS Officers who can inspire us. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1968. Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. There is a listener vote to discover Whats Your Ultimate Queen Song?, with the results revealed in a countdown chart hosted by Steve Wright on BBC Sounds from Friday 31 March and broadcast on Radio 2 on Monday 10 April at 4pm; plus Queen: The Fans Story where, in their Jubilee year, this hour long show hears from a variety of musician fans. Gambaccini has also presented special shows on Greatest Hits Radio on bank holidays and over the Christmas holidays. Thu 5; Fri 6; Sat 7; Sun 8; Tue 8; Wed 9; Thu 10; Fri 11; Sat 12; 12:00. . From 2015 2017, Vernon presented the mid-morning show on Radio X. Vernon has been a regular face on TV for the past 20 years, having presented a variety of shows including All Star Family Fortunes (ITV) Formula E coverage (C4) T4 (C4) This Morning (ITV) and numerous game shows for ITV including Vernon Kays Gameshow Marathon, Drive and Splash! . Previously 2nd Assistant Editor on His Dark Materials Season 3. As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard supported each other. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He is also the presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2 since July 2016 and Americas Greatest Hits on Saturday afternoons since February 2020. In August 2008, Gambaccini returned to Classic FM, to present a 12-part series Paul Gambaccini's Hall of Heroes on Sunday evenings between 9 pm and 10 pm. Nationality American and British Other names The Great Gambo The Professor of Pop Occupation(s) Broadcaster, author Years active 1967-present Spouse Christopher Sherwood (m. 2012) Awards Radio Academy Hall of Fame, 2005 He was the longest serving performer on breakfast television, with his 13-year film review stint, first on TV-am and then GMTV. As part of this role I was the breakfast newsreader for BBC Radio WM and also reported on stories for radio and TV. This Easter, Tony Blackburn: Your Soul Mate returns on Good Friday, 7 April, and Easter Monday, 10 April, with Tony bringing his favourite soul tracks to listeners. Known as "The Great Gambo"[1] and "The Professor of Pop",[2] Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years on a weekly show counting down the Billboard Top 30 songs. [24], In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. The BBC Radio 2 presenter has issued court proceedings against Scotland Yard for misuse of private information which led to him being identified following his 2013 arrest. UK soul legend and actor Omar, rising star Cherise and Samara Joy, winner of Best New Artist at this years Grammys, are all scheduled to perform, and give their opinions on why Miss Simones music is so timeless. The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews presents a world exclusive interview with the legendary Van Morrison, in which the superstar discusses his love for the blues, the artists he most admires and the history of skiffle (9-10pm, Monday 13 March). In 1992, Gambaccini became a founding presenter on the UK's classical music station Classic FM, where he presented the weekly Classical CD Chart show. He also presents quizmaster on Radio 4 & # x27 ; s foremost authorities on music hosts. 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