Podcasts by My Classical Favourites
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Dominic Dromgoole from 2017-09-08T09:41
Rob's guest this week is the theatre and film director Dominic Dromgoole
ListenClive Myrie from 2017-08-11T11:00
Rob's guest this week is the BBC News presenter and correspondent Clive Myrie
ListenMaxwell Hutchinson from 2017-07-21T10:50
Sarah's guest is the architect, broadcaster and Anglican deacon Maxwell Hutchinson
ListenMike Figgis from 2017-07-07T11:32
Rob's guest this week is the film director, writer, photographer and composer Mike Figgis
ListenSuzannah Lipscomb from 2017-06-30T11:32
Rob's guest this week is the historian and broadcaster Suzannah Lipscomb
ListenGreg Doran from 2017-06-23T11:07
Sarah's guest this week is the award-winning director Greg Doran
ListenChris Addison from 2017-06-09T12:29
Rob's guest this week is the comedian, writer and actor, Chris Addison
ListenZoe Wanamaker from 2017-06-02T11:00
Sarah's guest this week is the award-winning actress Zoë Wanamaker
ListenChris Watson from 2017-05-26T11:12
Sarah's guest this week is one of the world's leading sound-recordists, Chris Watson
ListenKatie Mitchell from 2017-05-19T11:00
Rob's guest this week is the stage director, Katie Mitchell
ListenIan Mortimer from 2017-05-05T11:53
As Radio 3 celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Sarah's guest is the historian Ian Mortimer
ListenKasper Holten from 2017-04-14T11:00
Rob's guest this week is the stage director, Kasper Holten
ListenDavid Hepworth from 2017-04-07T11:36
Sarah's guest this week is the music journalist and broadcaster David Hepworth
ListenJocelyn Bell Burnell from 2017-03-24T12:26
Rob's guest this week is the astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell
ListenJoan Bakewell from 2017-03-17T12:32
Sarah's guest this week is the broadcaster, novelist and journalist Joan Bakewell
ListenSarah Perry from 2017-03-10T12:00
Sarah's guest this week is the author, academic and journalist Sarah Perry
ListenGerald Scarfe from 2017-03-03T12:48
Rob's guest this week is the cartoonist and illustrator Gerald Scarfe
ListenAngela Rippon from 2017-02-17T12:00
Rob's guest this week is the newsreader, broadcaster and writer, Angela Rippon
ListenSimon Callow from 2017-02-10T13:38
Rob's guest this week is the actor and writer, Simon Callow
ListenHugh Sykes from 2017-02-03T12:47
Sarah's guest this week is the award-winning broadcast journalist Hugh Sykes
ListenMariella Frostrup from 2017-01-27T12:02
Sarah's guest this week is the columnist, broadcaster and campaigner, Mariella Frostrup.
ListenBeeban Kidron from 2017-01-13T12:16
Sarah's guest this week is the film director, Beeban Kidron
ListenSusie Orbach from 2017-01-06T12:40
Rob's guest this week is the psychotherapist, Susie Orbach
ListenClare Balding from 2016-12-30T12:00
Sarah's guest this week is the broadcaster and writer, Clare Balding
ListenTony Robinson from 2016-12-16T12:49
Rob's guest this week is the actor, comedian, writer and broadcaster, Tony Robinson
ListenVivienne Parry from 2016-12-09T14:38
Sarah's guest this week is the science writer and broadcaster, Vivienne Parry
ListenLynne Truss from 2016-12-02T13:28
Sarah's guest this week is the writer and broadcaster, Lynne Truss
ListenVikki Stone from 2016-11-25T12:29
Rob's guest this week is the comedian, composer and actress, Vikki Stone
ListenClare Teal from 2016-11-18T11:54
Rob's guest this week is the celebrated jazz singer and broadcaster, Clare Teal
ListenOliver Jeffers from 2016-11-11T12:00
Sarah's guest this week is the artist and illustrator, Oliver Jeffers
ListenDebbie Horsfield from 2016-11-04T12:34
Sarah's guest this week is the theatre and television writer, Debbie Horsfield
ListenLucian Msamati from 2016-10-07T11:21
Rob's guest this week is the actor and director, Lucian Msamati
ListenA John Finnemore Special live from Southbank Centre from 2016-09-30T15:08
Two specially commissioned comedy sketches written by John Finnemore, performed by John and friends plus Sarah Walker
ListenJohn Finnemore from 2016-09-30T12:18
Sarah's guest this week is the comedian and writer, John Finnemore
ListenAntony Beevor from 2016-09-16T10:49
Rob's guest this week is the military historian, Antony Beevor
ListenGraeme Swann from 2016-09-02T14:19
Sarah's joined by the cricket broadcaster and former international cricketer Graeme Swann
ListenSimon Sebag Montefiore from 2016-08-19T11:11
Rob's guest this week is the historian, writer and broadcaster, Simon Sebag Montefiore
ListenJessica Hynes from 2016-08-12T11:04
This week Rob's joined by the actress and writer, Jessica Hynes
ListenGarry Richardson from 2016-08-05T11:06
Rob's guest this week is the sports journalist and presenter, Garry Richardson
ListenAlistair McGowan from 2016-07-29T11:11
Rob's guest this week is the actor, comedian, impressionist and writer, Alistair McGowan
ListenAlan Ayckbourn from 2016-07-22T11:02
Rob's guest this week is the playwright and director, Alan Ayckbourn
ListenChris Riddell from 2016-07-08T11:36
Sarah's guest this week is the illustrator and Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell.
ListenTony Visconti from 2016-07-01T11:39
Sarah's guest the week is the record producer, Tony Visconti
ListenGuy Garvey from 2016-06-03T11:40
Sarah's guest this week is the musician and broadcaster, Guy Garvey
ListenMarcus du Sautoy from 2016-05-13T11:57
Sarah's guest this week is the mathematician, Marcus du Sautoy
ListenJanet Suzman from 2016-04-29T13:51
This week Rob's joined by the actress and director, Janet Suzman
ListenKirsty Wark from 2016-04-15T10:39
This week Rob's joined by the broadcaster and journalist, Kirsty Wark.
ListenRebecca Front from 2016-04-08T10:30
Rob's guest this week is the actress, comedian, writer and presenter, Rebecca Front.
ListenMaggie Aderin-Pocock from 2016-03-11T11:32
Sarah's guest is the space scientist, broadcaster and presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
ListenGyles Brandreth from 2016-03-04T10:39
Joining Sarah this week is the broadcaster, writer and former MP, Gyles Brandreth.
ListenSamuel West from 2016-02-26T11:30
Rob's guest this week is the actor and director, Samuel West.
ListenIan McMillan from 2016-02-19T15:20
Rob's guest this week is the poet, playwright, and broadcaster, Ian McMillan.
ListenLouis de Bernières from 2016-02-12T10:36
This week Sarah’s guest is the author, Louis de Bernières.
ListenDavid Gower from 2016-02-05T10:36
This week Sarah's guest is the broadcaster and former England cricket captain David Gower
ListenLiz Lochhead from 2016-01-29T11:01
Rob's guest this week is the poet and dramatist, Liz Lochhead.
ListenMark-Anthony Turnage from 2016-01-08T12:25
Rob's final composer-guest this week is Mark-Anthony Turnage.
ListenRoxanna Panufnik from 2016-01-07T11:54
Composer Roxanna Panufnik joins Rob in the studio today
ListenMax Richter from 2016-01-06T12:18
Rob's joined by the composer Max Richter, live in the studio.
ListenJonathan Dove from 2016-01-05T12:15
The first of Rob's composer-guests this week is Jonathan Dove.
ListenJohn Craven from 2015-12-25T11:45
Rob’s joined by the original Newsround anchor and Countryfile veteran, John Craven.
ListenCatherine Martin from 2015-12-18T12:30
Sarah's guest this week is the jeweller and trained classical musician, Catherine Martin.
ListenEddie Izzard from 2015-12-11T15:21
This week Rob’s joined by the comedian and actor, Eddie Izzard.
ListenAndrew Neil from 2015-11-20T14:58
Sarah’s guest this week is the broadcaster and journalist, Andrew Neil.
ListenRainer Hersch from 2015-11-06T15:33
Rob’s guest this week is the conductor and comedian, Rainer Hersch.
ListenJulian Glover from 2015-10-30T11:30
Rob’s guest this week is the stage and screen actor, Julian Glover.
ListenJeanette Winterson from 2015-10-23T11:00
Sarah’s guest this week is the author, Jeanette Winterson.
ListenNicholas Parsons from 2015-10-16T10:40
Rob’s guest this week is the actor, comedian and broadcaster, Nicholas Parsons.
ListenJean Sprackland from 2015-10-09T11:04
In this, the week of National Poetry Day, Rob’s guest is the poet, Jean Sprackland.
ListenNitin Sawhney from 2015-10-02T14:10
This week Rob’s joined by the composer, producer, DJ and instrumentalist, Nitin Sawhney.
ListenRobert Newman from 2015-09-25T10:35
Sarah’s guest this week is the comedian and writer, Robert Newman.
ListenPhilippa Gregory from 2015-08-28T10:45
This week Rob is joined by the author, Philippa Gregory.
ListenRick Wakeman from 2015-08-14T10:59
Sarah's joined by the musician and broadcaster, Rick Wakeman.
ListenJeremy Vine from 2015-08-07T10:50
Rob's guest this week is the journalist and broadcaster, Jeremy Vine.
ListenHelen Lederer from 2015-07-31T10:47
Sarah's joined by the comedian and author, Helen Lederer.
ListenJonathan Freedland from 2015-07-24T11:00
This week Sarah's guest is the journalist, author and broadcaster, Jonathan Freedland.
ListenDavid Quantick from 2015-07-10T12:18
Rob's guest this week is the journalist, writer and critic, David Quantick.
ListenSimon Russell Beale from 2015-06-26T11:49
This week Sarah's joined by the stage and screen actor, Simon Russell Beale.
ListenDavid Puttnam from 2015-06-19T15:41
This week Rob's joined by a film producer and educator who left school with 3 O-Levels and now has 45 honorary degrees: David Puttnam. His choices include music by Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven an...
ListenHugh Bonneville from 2015-06-12T15:14
This week Sarah's joined by the actor Hugh Bonneville, famous for his roles in television series such as Downton Abbey and W1A. Hugh chooses some favourite music, including Grieg, Strauss and El...
ListenWill Gregory from 2015-06-05T14:50
Composer, record producer and Goldfrapp member Will Gregory joins Rob in the studio. Will's far-ranging choices include Perotin, Monteverdi, Mahler, Berio and Stravinsky.
ListenOmid Djalili from 2015-05-29T14:53
Rob's guest this week is the actor and comedian Omid Djalili, who talks about his love of dance, the need for a thick skin in stand-up comedy, and his passion for music, including works by Gersh...
ListenMike Leigh from 2015-05-15T14:41
Director and writer Mike Leigh talks to Rob about his films (including his most recent, Mr Turner), his new production of The Pirates of Penzance for ENO, and his eclectic tastes in music, from ...
ListenMartin Shaw from 2015-05-08T13:34
The screen and stage actor Martin Shaw is Sarah's guest this week. He discusses playing various roles, from Elvis Presley to Inspector George Gently, and chooses music by Bach, Richard Strauss, ...
ListenMichel Roux from 2015-05-01T14:18
Sarah's joined by the chef, restaurateur and broadcaster Michel Roux, who shares his passion for cooking and music, including works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Verdi and Tchaikovsky.
ListenJohn Hegley from 2015-04-24T15:21
This week Rob's joined by the performance poet John Hegley, a distant relation of Rameau. John's eclectic choices include music by Bach, Jim Parker, Debussy and Elvis Costello.
ListenLady Antonia Fraser from 2015-04-17T11:00
This week Rob is joined by the historian and crime novelist, Lady Antonia Fraser. She tells him about her conversion to Catholicism, what it was like to have her work read by her late husband, H...
ListenCharles Dance from 2015-04-10T16:32
Rob's joined by the stage and screen actor, Charles Dance, who talks about his involvement with Game of Thrones and chooses music by Mendelssohn, Wagner and Bach.
ListenDeclan Donnellan from 2015-04-03T11:00
Film and stage director Declan Donnellan shares some of his favourite pieces of classic music, including works by Mozart, Field and Sondheim.
ListenGeraldine James from 2015-03-27T17:00
Rob's guest this week is the celebrated screen and stage actress, Gerladine James. She chooses music including Ives' Holidays Symphony, Wagner's Das Rheingold and Bach played by Pablo Casals.
ListenBonnie Greer from 2015-03-20T12:00
Rob's joined by the playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer, who talks about her career and chooses some American classics (Copland, Barber, Adams) as well music by Vaughan Williams and Bac...
ListenJulia Sawalha from 2015-03-13T14:58
Sarah's guest this week is the actress Julia Sawalha, who picks out some great music classics, and talks about her many acting roles, including Saffy in Absolutely Fabulous.
ListenErica Jong from 2015-03-06T15:44
Author and teacher Erica Jong shares favourite music choices and talks about her work, including her first novel 'Fear of Flying', a feminist classic.
ListenSir Richard Stilgoe from 2015-02-27T13:43
Sir Richard Stilgoe joins Rob Cowan to share his musical choices and discuss his diverse and illustrious career in the world of music, comedy and beyond!
ListenStella Rimington from 2015-02-20T12:00
Former Director General of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington recalls moments from her career, such as meeting the KGB for the first time, and chooses favourite music including a recording of 'Land of Ho...
ListenJenny Agutter from 2015-02-13T15:05
Jenny Agutter shares insights about her acting career, from The Railway Children to Call the Midwife, and chooses some favourite music including works by Ravel, Brahms and Vaughan Williams.
ListenStuart Maconie from 2015-02-06T13:16
Writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie shares recent musical discoveries with Sarah and chooses an eclectic selection of his favourite classical music.
ListenPenelope Keith from 2015-01-30T12:52
Celebrated actress Penelope Keith shares a selection of her favourite classical music and reminisces about her time on the popular 70s sitcom, The Good Life.
ListenMichael Frayn from 2015-01-23T13:24
Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn recalls meeting the great violinist David Oistrakh, and reveals which piece of Mozart reduced him - and his teenage granddaughter - to tears.
ListenLeanne Benjamin from 2015-01-16T17:10
Ballet dancer Leanne Benjamin shares her passion for music with Sarah, including works she's danced to, and featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and Stravinsky.
ListenAndrew Marr from 2015-01-09T16:10
Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr discusses his career, talks about how Mahler aided him in his recovery after a stroke, and reveals how the music of Wagner helped him meet girls.
ListenVictoria Wood from 2014-12-26T12:00
Comedienne, actress, singer-songwriter and director Victoria Wood talks to Sarah about her career and shares some of her favourite music choices.
ListenMonica Galetti from 2014-12-19T12:19
Masterchef Monica Galetti talks to Rob Cowan about the world of michelin starred cooking and shares her favourite pieces of music.
ListenPatricia Cornwell from 2014-12-05T17:51
Best-selling author Patricia Cornwell discusses her books, her theories about Jack the Ripper, and reveals her favourite pieces of music.
ListenPaul Morley from 2014-11-28T12:05
Music journalist Paul Morley shares his opinions about the classical and pop worlds, and chooses music by Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Pachelbel remixed by Brian Eno.
ListenBranford Marsalis from 2014-11-21T17:41
Saxophonist and band leader Branford Marsalis tells Sarah about his love of Mahler and Wagner, and reveals what he thinks of Radio 3.
ListenJames Palumbo from 2014-11-14T16:40
Entrepreneur and founder of the Ministry of Sound, James Palumbo, talks to Sarah about his passion for opera, ballet, Berlioz and Beethoven.
ListenFrancine Stock from 2014-11-07T15:34
This week's guest is the broadcaster and novelist, Francine Stock, who talks to Rob about her passion for dance, opera and film music.
ListenSusan Hill from 2014-11-03T16:27
Susan talks to Rob about her work as a novelist and selects some of her favourite music.
ListenAC Grayling from 2014-10-24T14:44
This week's guest is the philosopher AC Grayling, who shares his thoughts and favourite music choices with Sarah.
ListenCamila Batmanghelidjh from 2014-10-17T15:39
This week's interview with our guest, the children's campaigner, Camila Batmanghelidjh
ListenCerys Matthews from 2014-10-10T08:00
This week's guest singer-songwriter Cerys Matthews shares her favourite music with Rob and he chooses a piece especially for her.
ListenHanif Kureishi from 2014-10-03T12:08
This week's interview with our guest, the author, Hanif Kureishi.
ListenShami Chakrabarti from 2014-09-26T16:32
This week's interview with our guest, the human rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti.
ListenJohn Humphrys from 2014-09-19T17:06
This week's interview with our guest, the journalist and broadcaster John Humphrys.
ListenStephen Fry from 2014-09-12T11:13
Highlights from this week's guest, the comedian, author and presenter, Stephen Fry.
ListenArmando Iannucci from 2014-09-05T10:20
Highlights from this week's guest, the comedian, writer and producer, Armando Iannucci.
ListenVictoria Glendinning from 2014-08-29T08:00
This week's guest Victoria Glendinning talks to Sarah Walker about her writing, and introduces some of her favourite music
ListenJonathan Coe from 2014-08-22T10:37
The novelist Jonathan Coe talks to Rob Cowan and chooses music from Rosza and Reich to Ravel.
ListenWilliam Boyd from 2014-08-15T11:03
Highlights from this week's guest, author of the latest James Bond novel Solo, William Boyd.
ListenOliver James from 2014-08-08T11:00
Rob Cowan talks to the clinical psychologist Oliver James about issues affecting the Society we live in today and shares his musical passions.
ListenGareth Malone from 2014-08-01T10:25
This week choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone shares his favourite music with Rob Cowan, and Rob chooses a piece with Gareth's tastes in mind.
ListenAlexander McCall Smith from 2014-07-25T11:30
Writer Alexander McCall Smith talks to Sarah Walker.
ListenSimon Thurley from 2014-07-18T10:30
This week's guest is Simon Thurley - historian, writer, broadcaster and Chief Executive of English Heritage. He talks to Sarah Walker about the pleasures and challenges of conserving the nation's h...
ListenJoanne Harris from 2014-07-11T11:13
This week's guest, Joanne Harris, talks about her love of French poetry, a novel way to experience Mozart's Requiem and her trilogy of books with food at her heart, and Rob chooses a piece of music...
ListenJay Winter from 2014-07-04T11:00
Highlights from this week's guest, Professor of History at Yale University, Jay Winter.
ListenKate Kennedy from 2014-06-27T15:50
Highlights from this week's guest, academic and consultant to the Radio 3 World War One programming, Kate Kennedy
ListenMark Damazer from 2014-06-20T10:54
Highlights from this week's guest, Master of St Peter's College Oxford, Mark Damazer
ListenTerry Waite from 2014-06-06T10:22
Terry Waite talks with Rob about the music he enjoys, his time spent as a hostage in Lebanon, and his love of Vladimir Horowitz.
ListenMarina Lewycka from 2014-05-30T11:13
Highlights from this week's guest, novelist Marina Lewycka
ListenChris Beardshaw from 2014-05-23T11:18
Highlights from this week's guest, garden designer and broadcaster, Chris Beardshaw.
ListenStewart Copeland from 2014-05-16T10:53
This week's guest, composer and former drummer of The Police, Stewart Copeland talks to Rob about growing up in the Middle East in the 1960s, composing for film, his love of John Adams and Aaron Co...
ListenAndrew Motion from 2014-05-09T11:00
Highlights from this week's guest, former Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion.
ListenFiona Shaw from 2014-04-25T09:13
Highlights from this week's guest, stage&screen actor Fiona Shaw
ListenChristine Walkden from 2014-04-18T11:00
Highlights from this weeks guest, gardening expert and TV presenter, Christine Walkden
ListenHenry Goodman from 2014-04-11T11:54
Highlights from this week's guest, stage and screen actor Henry Goodman.
ListenJude Kelly from 2014-03-28T10:45
Highlights from this week's guest, Artistic Director of Southbank Centre, Jude Kelly
ListenBrian Moore from 2014-03-21T15:59
Highlights from this week's guest, England rugby legend, Brian Moore.
ListenAlice Goodman from 2014-03-14T11:37
This week's guest, Alice Goodman, talks about her conversion from Reformed Judaism to the Church of England, the debate concerning women priests and bishops and her work on the operas Nixon in Chin...
ListenSir Michael Boyd from 2014-03-06T11:45
Sarah Walker talks to former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Sir Michael Boyd, and chooses a Personal Shopper piece for him.
ListenDouglas Kennedy from 2014-02-28T10:31
This week's guest, Douglas Kennedy, talks about Bach and Sarah chooses a piece of music especially for him, based upon his music choices this week.
ListenNiamh Cusack from 2014-01-31T11:37
Actress Niamh Cusack talks to Sarah Walker about performing on stage with her sisters and father in Chekhov, and how to get a top 'C' on the flute. Plus Sarah recommends her own choice of music for...
ListenJohn Sergeant from 2014-01-24T11:23
This week's guest, John Sergeant, talks about his political career and meeting Rab C. Nesbitt, and Rob chooses music especially for him.
ListenNigel Williams from 2014-01-17T11:34
This week's guest, Nigel Williams, talks about his latest novel,'Unfaithfully Yours', and Rob chooses a piece of music especially for him, based upon his musical choices this week
ListenCharles Emmerson from 2014-01-10T11:46
This week's guest, Charles Emmerson, talks about the music and cultural life of London on the eve of World War I, and Sarah chooses a piece of music especially for him.
ListenSandi Toksvig from 2013-12-27T12:42
This week's guest, Sandi Toksvig, talks about her work, her family life and her love of suffragist Ethyl Smyth. Her musical choices are from Bernstein's West Side Story and Smyth's Mass in D. Rob C...
ListenRussell Grant from 2013-12-20T11:15
This week's guest, Russell Grant, talks about some of his plans for the future and Rob chooses a piece of music especially for him, based upon his musical choices this week.
ListenHoward Brenton from 2013-12-06T11:20
This week's guest, Howard Brenton, talks about a composer he feels is the heir to Sibelius, sums up the nature of his work in two words, and Sarah chooses a piece of music for him, with his tastes ...
ListenAmanda Foreman from 2013-11-22T11:19
This week's guest, Amanda Foreman, talks about her love of the cello, and Rob plays her a piece he has chosen with her in mind.
ListenPhilip Pullman from 2013-11-15T12:11
Philip Pullman talks to Sarah about his work and his love of comic books, and Sarah chooses a piece of music with Philip's taste in mind.
ListenMichael Dobbs from 2013-11-08T12:46
This week's guest, Michael Dobbs, talks about his work in the House of Lords and Sarah plays a piece of music that she has chosen with Michael inmind.
ListenPenelope Wilton from 2013-11-01T12:43
Penelope Wilton and Rob Cowan discuss silences on the stage, and Rob plays a piece of music he has chosen with her in mind.
ListenRichard Eyre from 2013-10-25T10:34
This week's guest, Richard Eyre, talks about his role as interviewer rather than director and Rob chooses a piece of music for Sir Richard.
ListenJulian Barnes from 2013-10-18T10:21
This week's guest Julian Barnes talks about his endeavours in the kitchen, how we listen to sacred music today, and Sarah chooses a piece of music that she hopes he'll enjoy.
ListenCarolin Crawford from 2013-10-11T10:16
This week's guest, astronomer Carolin Crawford, talks about whether or not she'd like to go into space herself, as well as the possibility of aliens. Sarah chooses a piece of music that she hopes C...
ListenOlivia Williams from 2013-10-04T10:39
This week's guest, Olivia Williams, talks about how to prepare for a role at short notice, and mud-wrestling with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rob chooses a piece of music that he hopes she will enjoy.
ListenDebbie Wiseman from 2013-09-27T11:30
This week's guest, Debbie Wiseman, talks about the screen music of Joseph Horowitz, and Rob chooses a piece of music especially for Debbie based upon her musical choices this week.
ListenTim Pigott-Smith from 2013-09-20T11:00
This week’s guest, Tim Pigott-Smith, talks about his son, Tom, a professional violinist, and Sarah chooses a piece of music especially for him based upon his musical choices this week.
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