Occasionally Jazzer manages to surprise everyone with a sensitive side, such as when he wowed the audience of Ambridge's Got Talent with his heartfelt rendition of a Scottish folk song ("Roses of Prince Charlie"). Pip has a clear interest in farming, and also caring for the environment. Tony Archer (born Anthony William Daniel Archer, 16 February 1951) ( David Troughton, formerly played by Colin Skipp) is the youngest child and only son of Peggy Archer (and step-son of Jack Woolley). In 1985 Aunt Laura fell in a ditch and listeners were treated to her forlorn cries while owls hooted overhead. Coriander has a son called Oscar. Subsequently Rob and his mother tricked Pat and Tony into handing Henry over to them, forcing them into a lengthy legal battle over custody. [4] The couple resolved to stay together; they remortgaged the business to pay off the debts and Alistair attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings. [20] and a former partnership in Tom Archer's sausage business. WebAlan Franks .. John Telfer Ben Archer .. Ben Norris Beth Casey .. Rebecca Fuller Chelsea Horrobin .. Madeleine Leslay Clarrie Grundy .. Heather Bell David Archer Timothy Bentinck Eddie Grundy .. Trevor Harrison George Grundy Angus Stobie In 2013 Kirsty and Tom got back together and became engaged. After another failed relationship she decided that she wanted a child more than she wanted a partner, and became pregnant by artificial insemination a decision which caused friction within the family, particularly alienating Tony. On her arrival she soon attracted the attention of many of the male villagers she once had an affair with Brian Aldridge, and was romantically linked with former village doctor, Matthew Thorogood, and businessman and one-time estate owner Cameron Fraser (who disappeared with 60,000 of her savings), and she was engaged to non-stipendiary minister and vet Robin Stokes. In early 2006 Sid and Jolene were concerned that the decision of Caroline Pemberton to sell her controlling interest in The Bull would threaten its future but were relieved when Lilian bought her share. Rob and Helen married secretly on the Isle of Wight in August 2015. Helen and Henry moved in with Rob in early 2014, and Helen and Rob married in summer 2015. She died of pneumonia in the wake of the Great Ambridge Flood of 2015. Bethany had Downs Syndrome, which led to Mike, Vicky and Bethany moving to Birmingham to ensure the best care for Bethany. Jill has a less traditional outlook on life than her late husband, who had been a Justice of the Peace, reflected in her opposition to both fox hunting and private education. Jude eventually left the country without her after leading Pip to believe that they were going on a round the world backpacking trip together. He was devastated when his much-loved wife, Polly ("Poll doll"), was killed in a car crash. Tracy Horrobin (Susie Riddell) is the younger sister of Susan Carter and frequently a great embarrassment to her. When younger she was a stalwart of the Borsetshire Country and Western scene (under the name The Lily of Layton Cross), and object of Eddie Grundy's affections, much to Clarrie's distress. Nigel (who also had a never-seen sister, Camilla who was married to a man named James) had only intermittent help from his beloved mother, Julia; more often she was a source of anxiety and friction (due to her dislike of Elizabeth, which, happily ceased once Freddie and Lily were born), but she died suddenly in November 2005. He was widowed before moving to Ambridge and is the father of Amy, a midwife. [37] During 2016 her daughter, the Birmingham barrister Anna Tregorran, successfully defended Helen Archer in the latter's trial for attempted murder. In the early 1950s she was a close friend of Grace Fairbrother who later married her brother Phil. Subsequent to Lilian having a brief affair with Matt's estranged brother Paul, (which she did not find out Matt knew about until later), Lilian arrived home from a holiday to discover that he had emptied out all of their joint holdings, ransacked their house of valuables and fled to Costa Rica. Susan Carter, ne Horrobin (born 10 October 1963) (Charlotte Martin), the village gossip, briefly became the most notorious Archers character ever when her imprisonment at Christmas 1993 for shielding her armed-robber brother Clive Horrobin led to the launch of the "Free the Ambridge One" campaign. Following his debut in the 1963 Z Cars as McEvoy, Tony has starred in over 40 TV series and movies. Bob Pullen nonagenarian resident of Manorfield Close. He is also Tom and his then girlfriend Kirsty faced criminal charges in 1999 for the destruction of a field of genetically modified crops on Brian Aldridge's land, but neither was convicted. Many years later this caused a rift between Alistair and his by then business partner Anisha Patel. 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Elizabeth is highly critical of the way David manages the Brookfield estate, and is very concerned to ensure that her family receives its due portion of the estate. He was the owner of Grey Gables until he sold it in 2022, and he continues to own Grange Farm, with the farmhouse rented to Eddie and Clarrie Grundy whilst the land is rented by Ed Grundy for Texel sheep. In late 2019, Emma and Ed briefly separated, though they have since reconciled. [61] Has been living in France with her mother Michelle and sister Sonia but after family upheavals returned to England to seek out Helen Archer. Sophie Barlow (Moir Leslie) a fashion designer who was once engaged to David and once involved much of Ambridge in her fashion shows. Christmas 2008 saw Will reunite with ex-girlfriend Nic, whom he originally split from when he saw her hit George. He was cleared at trial. After Nigel Pargetter's death, he began working at Lower Loxley, initially just to assist Elizabeth. Jess moved in on Halloween but left Ambridge in December after a disastrous cocktail party and went back to Hampshire, leaving Rob. Lilian took dancing lessons from Mike Tucker after she discovered that Crawford's ex-wife was a much better dancer than she. She lives at Bull Farm. When the reality of her flirting dawned on the naf David he backed away and Barlow returned to London. Over recent years he has become increasingly caring, for example driving up to Northumberland to bring his widowed mother-in-law to stay, and renting a piece of land to Joe Grundy to allow him to keep the barn he had erected without planning permission. Initially, Nigel was romantically linked with Shula (or "Shulie" as he called her), but in 1984 he became involved with Elizabeth Archer, finding her totally unlike Shula: she tricked him into helping her abscond from school in September 1984. [31]. Fallon's drive to modernise village life has caused friction with older characters such as Lynda Snell, who resigned from the 2016 fte committee after an argument with Fallon and with Shula Hebden Lloyd who felt pushed out of catering the village cricket teas when Fallon took over following Harrison's appointment as captain. In 2013 she was attracted to the recently arrived dairy unit manager, Rob Titchener. Shane did the cooking at Nelson's wine bar in the 1980s. After Will Grundy bought No. Ian and Adam's relationship has elicited little moral outrage or criticism in the village, with the exception of Sid Perks, the late landlord of the pub, and Adam's grandmother Peggy Woolley, who was distinctly uncomfortable. Janet Fisher (Moir Leslie), the former vicar of Ambridge and surrounding villages, was a close friend of Shula Archer. Mike Tucker (born 1 December 1949) (Terry Molloy) lost an eye in a farming accident, for which Brian Aldridge was found responsible. In 2006 she dated a journalist who quickly rejected her; this subsequently threatened a return to her earlier problems. Tom runs a sausage business and makes pork ready meals under the Tom Archer brand. Justin has already shown scant concern for Lillians relationship with her family (and her place in the community) by shafting David over the abattoir. However, Lilian's unhappiness in prospective exile persuaded him to return, and he served an 18-month prison sentence. Their first child, Martha Carter, was born prematurely in March 2021. When Adam returned from Africa, a bout of sibling rivalry erupted: to a certain extent, this remains ongoing, although there are indications that Adam and Debbie are reaching an understanding. An attractive woman, she distinguished herself by successfully resisting the advances of erstwhile village Lothario, Brian Aldridge. They have three children: Philippa (Pip), Josh and Ben. After his sister Helen's trial and acquittal, Tom and Kirsty got back together for one evening and she later discovered that she was pregnant. Jack Woolley (19 July 1919 - 2 January 2014) (Arnold Peters, formerly played by Philip Garston-Jones) was a self-made man originally from Stirchley in Birmingham who owned the village shop. Tregorran was the author with Jennifer Aldridge of Ambridge: an English village through the ages (really written by William Smethurst); London: Borchester Press in association with Methuen by arrangement with the British Broadcasting Corporation, 1982. 1 January 2012 saw Will & Nic get married at the local Grey Gables Hotel followed by a honeymoon in Cap Verde which on their return led to the renaming of their cottage to Greenwood. Now divorced, they are still good friends and probably closer than they had been in the last few years of their marriage. He makes cider and kept a pig called Barbarella. More recently, some local parishioners made complaints to the bishop when Alan, the vicar, began a relationship with Usha (who is Hindu). Debbie Aldridge, formerly Gerrard, ne Travers-Macy (born 24 December 1970) (Tamsin Greig) is the daughter of Jennifer and Roger Travers-Macy, but chooses to use the surname of her stepfather Brian. She started dating Tom Archer following a Valentine kiss after they grew closer in the weeks after her mother's death. New daughter Keira was born in 2011 and following financial problems, they returned to live with Emma's parents in 2012. He was famed for his legendary quiche. Barry, barman at The Bull, given to popping crisp packets during slow shifts, and sporting a 'manbun' among other remarkable fashion statements. [17] Will's dog is called Meg. After a brief split from Brenda, they got back together and got engaged on 29 May 2009. Edgar Titcombe head gardener at Lower Loxley, who is married to the widowed Mrs Pugsley. Much later, when she discovered that Locke had slept with her best friend Shula Hebden (on an occasion when Shula was vulnerable and he took advantage of his position as family doctor) she ended the relationship and threw him out, also ending her friendship with Shula (whom she told off with relish, they are now arch-enemies). After years of silence, the manager of Grey Gables is audible again revealed as the mystery wearer of the Easter bunny costume who, face it, She occasionally visits home; and the installation of a new webcam also allows Debbie to talk and appear to everyone via computer. Forever trying to give Usha unwanted relationship advice or a welcome shoulder to cry on, and architect of numerous failed matchmaking ruses. [23]. Who knew Vince Casey would be so impressed by a woolly sparrowhawk? Although based in Borchester he lives in Woodbine Cottage, Ambridge, with his wife, Fallon. She is an erratic bowler, who often has to be stopped from excessive sledging. She is busily involved in village life and supports her children by taking on child-minding duties. She finally reported her trauma to the police in September 2007, after being informed that King had attacked another woman. In the process, the sausage business lost its organic status, which created further tension between the families. While preparing for the birth of the child Tom applied for, and gained a Nuffield Scholarship, which he hoped would enable him to set up an organic baby food business. Jethro Larkin (George Hart), Stereotypical yokel. Ben debuted on 28 October 2018. Numerous animals have been repeatedly referred to during The Archers' run usually played by the special effects department as necessary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3dXcdbXfwsp4qTCXY28Lx5x/ian-craig. In contrast, the show gradually became popular and attracted many listeners as a significant source of entertainment in 1953, with nine million listeners. [57] and Ruair came to Ambridge to live with his father, although much of his care falls, not without a struggle, on his father's wife, Jennifer. In 2011 she was responsible for an outbreak of E-Coli at Bridge Farm. In 2013, a wealthy American descendant of his made contact with the Vicarage enquiring about his ancestor Zebedee, and subsequently made a large donation towards the repair of the village organ. In April 2016, after meeting secretly with Jess, Helen stabbed Rob after he refused to let her and Henry leave (placing a knife in her hands, goading her to end her own life, then lashing out at Henry when the child interrupted the confrontation). Others thought her immature self-centred vacillation was entirely in character, and it was the largely off-air rehabilitation of the marriage and the family's 'blind eye' that was unbelievable. In a standing joke, he is often described as excessively talkative (which is ironic, given his status as a silent character). In 2008 she and Crawford were briefly separated, and Lilian was an unwelcome guest at The Bull, but with the connivance of Sid and Jolene they were reunited. In 2020 Caroline Lennon played the part again, to record a message Siobhan had left on a CD for Ruairi to hear on his 18th birthday.[58]. [29][30] They were both born on 12 December 1999 via Caesarean section because of Elizabeth's heart condition. Trudy Porter silent for 34 years until 4 April 2006, when listener Christine Hunt played her in a charity special after her husband paid 17,000 to Children in Need. In February 2006 he started dating Brenda Tucker, having provided support to her when her mother died suddenly two months earlier. He saved the hall for his family. In May 2007 Constanza gave birth to a cria, which Lynda named Salieri, reassuring one acquaintance that the legend of Salieri murdering Mozart was a myth. [21] After a year or so, he fell in love with Ian Craig, the chef at Grey Gables. She became involved with him after her father, Jethro, employed him to remove the range in their home. However a couple of weeks later she miscarried. He took over his elder brother's pig herd after John was killed in a tractor accident, going on to produce organic sausages. Sabrina's somewhat extreme competitive streak, especially (though by no means exclusively) when it comes to sporting activities, gets her featured at least twice a month. Zebedee Tring (Graham Rigby) was a roadman and friend of Jethro Larkin's dad, Ned. Nigel died after falling from the roof of Lower Loxley Hall while attempting, after an evening party, to take down a New Year's banner in icy conditions. WebVince Casey .. Tony Turner Chelsea Horrobin .. Madeleine Leslay Tracy Horrobin .. Susie Riddell Kirsty Miller .. Annabelle Dowler Elizabeth Pargetter .. Alison Dowling Freddie Pargetter .. Toby Laurence Lynda Snell .. Carole Boyd Nurse .. Deborah Tracey 13 min 3 NOV 2022 03/11/2022 03/11/2022 Radio 4 listeners complained that they could not distinguish between the two characters' voices. Susan wanted him to be a white collar worker but he decided that he was a pigman at heart. Hayley and John split up (partly due to John's involvement with Sharon Richards) shortly before his death in a tractor accident in 1998. Realising the error of his ways, he went on to gain a degree in business studies at Felpersham University. In 2011, previous voice actor Susie Riddell returned to the show, this time playing Tracey Horrobin. She works at the dairy at Bridge Farm, where Pat Archer is a good friend, and formerly worked behind the bar at the Bull. She married a travelling businessman, Roger Travers-Macy, in the late 1960s and had a daughter, Debbie. He has two daughters from a previous relationship; Coriander, who goes by the name "Cas", and Leonie. Christine married Paul Johnson; it was discovered she was infertile, and they adopted a son, Peter. Since then she has formed a relationship with Justin Elliott, a wealthy businessman. [46] He died shortly after his 92nd birthday and the death of the actor Chris Gittins.[47]. She was highly critical of Elizabeth, who was married to her son Nigel until his death from a fall in January 2011. He began a caring relationship with Tracy Horrobin, sister of Susan Carter. The pair first met at the bar and have had a good connection. She had a brief fling with Chris Carter when supporting his wife Alice with her recovery from alcoholism. Sid Perks (Alan Devereux) was landlord of The Bull, Ambridge's village pub. Christine lived with Peggy Woolley for some years but in 2018 suffered a fall and went into The Laurels initially for respite but is intending to take up a place in an assisted living flat. More recently, Ruth has suffered a miscarriage and championed a potential move from Brookfield to Prudhoe should "Route B" be constructed, breaking the farm in two. Christine Barford ne Archer, formerly Johnson (born 21 December 1931) (Lesley Saweard, formerly played by Pamela Mant[1] and briefly Joyce Gibbs), is the younger sister of Phil. David's wife Ruth had meanwhile in exasperation at David's apparent affair fallen in love with the farm's contractor Sam. Mia Grundy (born 20 January 2006) (Molly Pipe) is Will's step-daughter: his late wife Nic's child by her former partner Andrew. (John) Higgs Jack Woolley's chauffeur and handyman at Grey Gables. After her marriage to Alistair, Shula lost her lightheartedness and became rather dour, self-centred and even, at times, sanctimonious, as evidenced by her attitude to the marriage to Usha Gupta, a Hindu, of the vicar, to whom Shula had been 'right-hand woman' for the parish. Josh Archer, played by Angus Imrie, [11] made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 13 September 1997. [12] He was originally played by Cian Cheesbrough. [12] Josh is Ruth and David Archer's eldest son, and Pip and Ben's brother. Growing up, Josh helps his parents out around the farm. Her deceased son John's teenage son Johnny took up residence at Bridge Farm when he came to the village but when Helen and her children returned both Tom and Johnny moved to Number 1, The Green owned by Will Grundy. Clive Horrobin (born 9 November 1972) (Alex Jones) is the brother of Susan Carter; he has spent much of his life in prison, but, to the consternation of many, is an occasional visitor to Ambridge. [46] Walter Gabriel's phrase "Me old pal, me old beauty" remains one of the most enduringly remembered phrases associated with The Archers. So two Larkin family members, Jethro and Bob, have met their end at the hands of members of the Archer family (see under Tom Forrest). Tim Beecham (Tim Brierley and David Parfitt), an old friend of Nigel Pargetter. These two threads are linked by Shula's possible involvement in this disapproval and her resignation as churchwarden. Betty died suddenly before Christmas 2005. He has spent much time playing computer games with Rairi Donovan (Brian Aldridges son) and since gaining a voice they have taken a huge interest in off-road driving and Ben helped Jill in the kitchen at Christmas. Crawford has since served a prison term for fraud. Neil Carter (born 22 May 1957) (Brian Hewlett) is another business failure. Jessica buxom falconer at Lower Loxley. It took Kathy some time to trust a man again, and Kenton showed uncharacteristic patience in enabling her to rebuild her self-confidence. Once well known for persistently failing his law exams. Tony Turner plays Vince Casey in the radio drama The Archers. When married to Jack Archer, they managed (and later owned) the Bull. After an 'informational' storyline of difficulty in conceiving, Hayley gave birth to a baby daughter, Abigail (Abbie) on 7 March 2008. WebLexi Viktorova Played by Ania Sowinski Lilian Bellamy Played by Sunny Ormonde Lucas Madikane Played by Connie M'Gadzah Lynda Snell MBE Played by Carole Boyd Mandy Before she was injured in an explosion and fire at the Grey Gables Hotel in March 2020 Lynda had been campaigning against Lilian Bellamy's plans to revamp The Bull under the title "The B @ Ambridge". Jack and Peggy managed (and later owned) the Bull, and Jack had suffered increasingly from alcoholism and excessive gambling. Sabrina and Richard Thwaite Residents of the salubrious Grange Spinney. Bert lived in "The Bungalow", which was originally built to house David and Ruth. Once again, Adam and Ian contemplated parenthood; in 2019, surrogate and friend Lexi gave birth to Alexander Macy-Craig (Xander). In considering joining the RAF, who ultimately rejected her application, she came into conflict with Amy's pacifist views. Her marriage to George lasted over 25 years and was happy, but latterly they experienced difficult times as their house burned down due to an arson attack by Clive Horrobin. Married to Jack and Peggy Archer's daughter Jennifer, he is primarily a farmer, but has interests in a number of businesses, including Borchester Land. In January 2006 Lynda was elected to the parish council alongside Lilian Bellamy. Ed took up his father's interest in music and aspired to be in a band. Sean Myerson (Gareth Armstrong) Landlord of the former pub The Cat and Fiddle. of their children and have been married once during their careers. Ned Larkin (Bill Payne) Ned, father of Jethro, was a farmhand at Brookfield, and a friend of Walter Gabriel. An outsider by birth, Matt often inveigled himself into positions of power, such as the parish council, but many villagers were suspicious of his motives. Oliver Sterling (Michael Cochrane) was married, between 2006 and her death in 2017, to Caroline. His untiring support for Adam's gran Peggy while she cared for Jack revealed him to be not only a rock of sense but genuinely caring. Betty managed the village shop and kept hens and gossiped. Roy, Hayley and Phoebe lived with Mike Tucker at Willow Farm. Lilian was elected to the parish council in January 2006. Despite owning an MG sports car, bought with a windfall from his mother, he is generally considered to be a rather dull man. Lilian told a still-recovering Lynda that the pub would be returning to the original name of The Bull. She returned home when her mother died suddenly in December 2005. In 2010 she married Chris Carter (below), the farrier son of Neil and Susan. He mainly makes his living by raising turkeys for Christmas, laying patios and selling novelty garden gnomes. In March 2008 he had problems with the herd being infected by Bovine TB. Virtually silent: he once called out 'Yoo-hoo'. On New Year's Day 2007, he was run over by Helen Archer,[7] but rescued by Robert Snell. Some years after Mark's death, Shula had an affair with the village doctor (who was himself living with Shula's hitherto good friend Usha Gupta), thus two-timing her boyfriend Alistair (the local vet) whom she subsequently married. Matt Crawford (born 7 August 1947) (Kim Durham) He threw his weight around and become more hated by all. Shula and Mark's son Daniel was born after the death of his father as a result of IVF treatment after a long struggle with infertility. In the 2021 new year's honours list Lynda Snell received an MBE, for which she had been nominated "by the community". Lynda Snell MBE (born 29 May 1947) (Carole Boyd) lives at Ambridge Hall with her husband, Robert Snell. While Janet was vicar, Peggy complimented her on the tasteful way she handled services, but she still attended services in Borchester. He returned to Ambridge as soon as he heard about his father's accident. Bellamy senior died in 1980, but Lilian unaccountably returned to Ambridge in 2003 and took up with Matt Crawford (then a married man); her exploits cause much gnashing of teeth from her respectable sister Jennifer Aldridge. Elizabeth witnessed his fatal attempt to rescue a sheep in difficulty on Lakey Hill, despite her pleading with him not to. [64] Pemberton then quickly left Ambridge after denying responsibility for his actions to Brian.[65][66]. Her cooking at The Bull was widely admired. Unfortunately Toms handling of both the pregnancy and the miscarriage ultimately proved to be the final nail in the coffin of any lingering romantic feelings she had for him. He composed poetry and won several ploughing contests, and was a regular guide at Lower Loxley. Betty Tucker (Pamela Craig) wife of Mike, mother of Roy and Brenda. Joe Grundy (born 18 September 1921) (Edward Kelsey, formerly played by Reg Johnston and Haydn Jones), was the oldest of this well-established local family and often provided comic relief. Adam was adopted by Roger Travers-Macy, Jennifer's first husband. . Making his debut in 1983, he was once considered to be somewhat dim and irresponsible, wearing a gorilla suit at a hunt ball in 1983, inadvertently joy riding with Shula Archer in 1984 and driving an ice-cream van as 'Mr Snowy' in 1986. [18] Despite being severely affected by her death, Will's pride and stubbornness prevented him from seeking counselling for his grief, and his worsened temper and aggression led to him driving away both Jake and Mia, leaving him with only his biological daughter, Poppy. Jolene Archer, formerly Perks, previously Tuson, originally Rogers (Buffy Davis), widow of Sid Perks, whose third wife she was, and landlady of the Bull. Hayley took over the running of John's pig business after John's death, but eventually his brother Tom took an interest and she handed it back to the Archers. Jennifer died in January 2023 when the actor retired due to ill-health. Phoebe Aldridge (Lucy Morris) was born 28 June 1998 in a tipi in the former Tipi Field at Glastonbury Festival, and lived with her father Roy Tucker and his wife Hayley until their relationship broke up in 2014. Hayley left Roy in 2014 after discovering the nature of his relationship with Elizabeth Pargetter, eventually moving to Birmingham. [5] Jim later relocated, bought his own property in Ambridge and went into a business partnership with Kenton which was dissolved when Kenton moved to the Bull. As a result, Vince physically harms Ben and upsets Beth and Elizabeth.. A single mother to Brad and Chelsea, she was a long running silent character before finding a voice. Elizabeth Pargetter, ne Archer (born Elizabeth Ann Archer, 21 April 1967) (Alison Dowling). The Archers is known for its silent characters, who often play important roles in the narrative despite not being played by actors. Debbie is currently based in Hungary, where she runs the estate owned by a consortium to which Brian belongs (this gives the actress, Tamsin Greig, who has moved on to other projects, the ability to appear in the show from time to time). According to a BBC survey she is the most annoying character on the show, although this is regarded as praise by the production team, since she is intended to be. On returning to the village, Ed at first sought refuge with mentor and past employer, Oliver Sterling, who did his best to help him face his demons and abandon his vices. In April 2017, he attended Elizabeth Pargetter's 50th birthday party, but wasn't heard to speak. Tony Turner plays the character Vince Casey in the radio series The Archers. They married in summer 2008 and Usha's family have warmed to the idea and attended the wedding, though Mabel did not. She inherited some of grandfather Phil's interest in music, learning to play the piano and singing solos at carol concerts. As Jack's condition deteriorated, and after much sensitively presented soul searching on the part of Peggy, he was moved into residential care at The Laurels in 2009, and then suffered a stroke. Molly Button has a degree of terpsichorean talent and is often mentioned in the context of village performances. The accident occurred as part of The Archers 60th anniversary broadcast on 2 January 2011. She returned to Ambridge in 2008 to look after the family when Ruth had her breast reconstruction surgery and was also in contact with Professor Jim Lloyd, Alistair's father. Having recovered from both, he now takes more of a back seat in the family business. 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