Occupation Actor Spouse Lyn Lodge (m. 1963) Role Character actor | Name David Lodge Years active 1954-1997 | |
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Full Name David William Frederick Lodge Movies and TV shows Two‑Way Stretch, The Return of the Pink Panther, Carry On Laughing, The Bulldog Breed, Edge of Sanity Similar People Graham Stark, Robert Hartford‑Davis, Robert Day, Peter Sellers, Val Guest Died October 18, 2003 (aged 82), Northwood, London, United Kingdom | ||
David William Frederick Lodge (19 August 1921 in Rochester, Kent, England – 18 October 2003 in Northwood, Middlesex, England) was an English character actor.
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Career
During the Second World War, he served in the RAF. Before turning to acting he worked as a circus clown. He also appeared in Gang Shows and variety before making his screen debut in The Cockleshell Heroes and going on to feature in many British films usually portraying military types, and often comedic roles. He was a close friend of Peter Sellers and appeared as part of Spike Milligan's team on his Q programmes.
He was very prolific during the 1950s, and in 1958 alone, he appeared in ten films.
He appeared in a 1969 episode of Randall and Hopkirk Deceased ("Who Killed Cock Robin?"), and continuing with his military-type roles, appeared alongside Windsor Davies as Company Sergeant-Major Sharp in an episode of It Ain't Half Hot Mum in 1976. He also appeared with Windsor Davies (although they are not in the same scene) in Carry On England. Lodge played the role of drunk Captain Bull who is replaced as Captain of the Battery by Captain S. Melly (Kenneth Connor). He was only in one scene of the film while Windsor Davies had a main role as Sergeant Major Bloomer. He appeared as a policeman in the opening episode of the legal drama The Main Chance. He also appeared in several of the On the Buses films playing a smaller role of a driver. He was a proud member of the Grand Order of Water Rats indeed serving as its "King Rat".
Filmography
Actor
1993
Lovejoy (TV Series) as
Crawley
- A Going Concern (1993) - Crawley
1989
Chelworth (TV Mini Series) as
Sandy Donatip
- You Can't Beat Mozart (1989) - Sandy Donatip
1989
Edge of Sanity as
Underwood
1988
Hot Metal (TV Series) as
Sgt. Major Lutterworth
- Religion of the People (1988) - Sgt. Major Lutterworth
1986
Saturday Live (TV Series)
- Episode #1.2 (1986)
1984
Bloodbath at the House of Death as
Inspector Goule
1984
Minder (TV Series) as
Soldier Atkins
- Rocky Eight and a Half (1984) - Soldier Atkins
1983
Sahara as
Ewing
1983
Nanny (TV Series) as
Mr. Hood
- Into the Blitz (1983) - Mr. Hood
1982
There's a Lot of It About (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Episode #1.5 (1982) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.1 (1982) - Various Characters
1980
Worzel Gummidge (TV Series) as
The Strong Man
- Dolly Clothes-Peg (1980) - The Strong Man
1980
We, the Accused (TV Mini Series) as
Briscoll
- Episode #1.5 (1980) - Briscoll
- Episode #1.2 (1980) - Briscoll
- Episode #1.1 (1980) - Briscoll
1975
Q5 (TV Series) as
Various Characters
1979
Beryl Reid (TV Series)
- Episode #3.1 (1979)
1979
Murder at the Wedding (TV Mini Series) as
Bigwood
- Episode #1.4 (1979) - Bigwood
- Episode #1.3 (1979) - Bigwood
- Episode #1.2 (1979) - Bigwood
- Episode #1.1 (1979) - Bigwood
1979
Lovely Couple (TV Series) as
Hector Dent
- Wedding Bells (1979) - Hector Dent
- Just the Job (1979) - Hector Dent
- Jealousy (1979) - Hector Dent
- Australia Calling (1979) - Hector Dent
- Hospital Corners (1979) - Hector Dent
- The Cup and the Lip (1979) - Hector Dent
- Home Sweet Home (1979) - Hector Dent
- Cuckoo in the Nest (1979) - Hector Dent
- The Engagement Party (1979) - Hector Dent
- Come Fly with Me (1979) - Hector Dent
1979
The Dawson Watch (TV Series)
- Transport (1979)
1978
Target (TV Series) as
Escott
- The Run (1978) - Escott
1978
Happy Ever After (TV Series) as
Eddie
- Business and Pleasure (1978) - Eddie
1978
You're Only Young Twice (TV Series) as
Rex King
- The Deputy (1978) - Rex King
1978
Robin's Nest (TV Series) as
Mr. Tripp
- Love & Marriage (1978) - Mr. Tripp
1974
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Det. Inspector Morris / Joseph Bell / Det. Insp. Morris
- Safe as Houses: Part 1 (1977) - Joseph Bell
- Nuts: Part 3 (1974) - Det. Inspector Morris
- Nuts: Part 2 (1974) - Det. Inspector Morris
- Nuts: Part 1 (1974) - Det. Insp. Morris
1977
Odd Man Out (TV Series) as
Mr. Willis
- Sink or Swim (1977) - Mr. Willis
1977
Midnight Is a Place (TV Series) as
Sam Meeklethwaite
- Episode #1.4 (1977) - Sam Meeklethwaite
1976
Carry on England as
Captain Bull
1976
Potter's Picture Palace (TV Series) as
Reggie Turpin
- King Kong Phooey (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- Gums (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- The Mouse That Snored (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- The Night of the Triffids (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- The Little Dictator (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- The Phantom of the Palace (1976) - Reggie Turpin
- That Darned Kid! (1976) - Reggie Turpin
1976
Whodunnit? (TV Series) as
Stan Johnson
- Dead Grass (1976) - Stan Johnson
1976
Couples (TV Series) as
Mr. Jenner
- Episode #1.78 (1976) - Mr. Jenner
- Episode #1.77 (1976) - Mr. Jenner
- Episode #1.76 (1976) - Mr. Jenner
1976
Bless This House (TV Series) as
Slasher McGurk
- A Matter of Principle (1976) - Slasher McGurk
1966
Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) as
Stephen Gilles / Det. Chief Supt. Davidson / Bill Glover
- The Job (1976) - Stephen Gilles
- Nightmare Hours (1971) - Det. Chief Supt. Davidson
- Grenade (1966) - Bill Glover
1976
It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV Series) as
Company Sergeant-Major Sharp
- The Grand Illusion (1976) - Company Sergeant-Major Sharp
1975
Carry on Behind as
Landlord
1975
Carry on Laughing! (TV Series) as
Inspector Bungler / William the Conqueror / Colonel / ...
- The Case of the Coughing Parrot (1975) - Inspector Bungler
- The Case of the Screaming Winkles (1975) - Inspector Bungler
- The Nine Old Cobblers (1975) - Inspector Bungler
- One in the Eye for Harold (1975) - William the Conqueror
- The Sobbing Cavalier (1975) - Colonel
- The Baron Outlook (1975) - Sir Simon de Montfort
- The Prisoner of Spenda (1975) - Duke Boris
1975
Larry Grayson (TV Series) as
Police Inspector / Mr. Runcorn / Labour Exchange Clerk
- Episode #1.7 (1975) - Police Inspector
- Episode #1.4 (1975) - Mr. Runcorn
- Episode #1.3 (1975) - Labour Exchange Clerk
1975
Zigger Zagger (TV Series) as
Recruiting Sergeant
- Episode #1.2 (1975) - Recruiting Sergeant
1975
The Sweeney (TV Series) as
Pop Garret
- Chalk and Cheese (1975) - Pop Garret
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther as
Mac
1975
Barlow at Large (TV Series) as
Insp. Claremont
- Rat Run (1975) - Insp. Claremont
1974
Ghost in the Noonday Sun as
Zante
1974
The Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) as
Bradley
- A Killer with Two Faces (1974) - Bradley
1974
Thriller (TV Series) as
Bradley
- Killer with Two Faces (1974) - Bradley
1974
Father Brown (TV Series) as
Mr. Banks
- The Man with Two Beards (1974) - Mr. Banks
1974
Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (TV Series) as
Morris Froggitt
- Pilot: Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (1974) - Morris Froggitt
1974
Carry on Dick as
Bullock
1974
My Name Is Harry Worth (TV Series) as
Inspector Brown
- Don't Bank on It (1974) - Inspector Brown
1974
QB VII (TV Mini Series) as
Sgt. Flory
- Part Three (1974) - Sgt. Flory
1973
Carry on Girls as
Police Inspector
1973
Nobody Is Norman Wisdom (TV Series) as
Assistant
- Episode #1.4 (1973) - Assistant
1973
The Upper Crusts (TV Series) as
Gas inspector
- Putting on the Ritz (1973) - Gas inspector
1973
The Fenn Street Gang (TV Series) as
Mr. Manston
- Business Deficiency (1973) - Mr. Manston
1972
Double Take as
Graham
1972
Some Kind of Hero as
Jeremy Conway
1972
The Reg Varney Revue (TV Series)
- The Christmas Revue (1972)
- Episode #1.5 (1972)
- Episode #1.4 (1972)
- Episode #1.3 (1972)
- Episode #1.2 (1972)
1972
Pathfinders (TV Series) as
Warrant Officer Barker
- Our Daffodils Are Better Than Your Daffodils (1972) - Warrant Officer Barker
- Sitting Ducks (1972) - Warrant Officer Barker
1972
The Amazing Mr. Blunden as
Mr. Wickens
1972
Hide and Seek as
Baker
1972
Raising the Roof as
Manager
1972
Father, Dear Father (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Feud, Glorious Feud (1972) - Policeman
1972
Mutiny on the Buses as
Safari Guard
1972
Alexander the Greatest (TV Series) as
Sam
- Renata's Secret Affair (1972) - Sam
- Sam Leaves Home (1972) - Sam
- The 21 Year Itch (1972) - Sam
- Kicking the Filthy Habit (1972) - Sam
- Israel Needs You (1972) - Sam
- The New Policy (1972) - Sam
1972
Beware My Brethren as
C.I.D. Inspector
1972
Nobody Ordered Love as
Sergeant
1972
Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series) as
Mr. Baxter
- The Petition (1972) - Mr. Baxter
1971
Tottering Towers (TV Series) as
PC Poppy
- Bats in the Belfry and Other Places (1972) - PC Poppy
- The Cellar in the Attic (1972) - PC Poppy
- Mrs. Pouncer Gets the Elbow (1971) - PC Poppy
- Stand By to Repel Boarders (1971) - PC Poppy
- Soapy Cyril Slips One Over (1971) - PC Poppy
- B. And B. With H.G. (1971) - PC Poppy
- Has Anyone Seen My Left Leg? (1971) - PC Poppy
- The Duke Makes a Banger (1971) - PC Poppy
- The Homecoming of Lord Fred (1971) - PC Poppy
- The Secret of the Creaking Stair (1971) - PC Poppy
- Funny Peculiar, Not So Ha-ha (1971) - PC Poppy
- Dirty Work at Dead of Night (1971) - PC Poppy
- Funny Goings On (1971) - PC Poppy
1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins as
Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
1971
The Persuaders! (TV Series) as
Thompson
- The Time and the Place (1971) - Thompson (uncredited)
1971
Mr. Horatio Knibbles as
Sergeant
1971
Bachelor of Arts (Short) as
Customs Officer
1971
On the Buses as
Busman
1971
Incense for the Damned as
Colonel
1971
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (TV Series) as
Dr. Wilson
- A Question of Policy (1971) - Dr. Wilson
1970
Scramble (uncredited)
1970
The Railway Children as
Bandmaster
1969
The Main Chance (TV Series) as
Det. Ch. Supt. Guthrie / Det. Chief Insp. Guthrie / Det. Sup. Guthrie / ...
- Private Armies (1970) - Det. Ch. Supt. Guthrie
- A Time to Love, a Time to Die (1970) - Det. Chief Insp. Guthrie
- With All My Worldly Goods (1969) - Det. Sup. Guthrie
- What About Justice? (1969) - Det. Chief Supt. Guthrie
1970
Queenie's Castle (TV Series) as
L / Cpl. Williams
- They Also Served (1970) - L / Cpl. Williams
1970
The Mating Machine (TV Series) as
Edgar Prosser
- All About Little Eve (1970) - Edgar Prosser
1970
Here Come the Double Deckers! (TV Series) as
1st Security Man
- Starstruck (1970) - 1st Security Man
1970
Toomorrow as
1st Policeman (uncredited)
1970
Z Cars (TV Series) as
George Cartwright
- Give and Take: Part 2 (1970) - George Cartwright
- Give and Take: Part 1 (1970) - George Cartwright
1970
Hoffman as
Foreman Builder (uncredited)
1970
Sudden Terror as
Local Policeman
1970
Norman (TV Series) as
Frank Baker
- The Girl Pupil (1970) - Frank Baker
1970
As Good Cooks Go (TV Series) as
Station Sergeant
- Frying Squad (1970) - Station Sergeant
1970
Scream and Scream Again as
Detective Inspector Phil Strickland
1969
My Partner the Ghost (TV Series) as
Beeches
- Who Killed Cock Robin? (1969) - Beeches
1969
The Magic Christian as
Ship's Guide
1969
Parkin's Patch (TV Series) as
Sgt. Eldridge
- The Deserter (1969) - Sgt. Eldridge
1969
School for Unclaimed Girls as
Richard Johnson
1968
The Champions (TV Series) as
Filmer / Porth
- The Gun-Runners (1969) - Filmer
- The Night People (1968) - Porth
1969
Oh! What a Lovely War as
Recruiting Sergeant at Music Hall
1969
Sophie's Place as
Policeman
1969
What's Good for the Goose as
Porter
1967
The Avengers (TV Series) as
Maskell / Policeman
- Fog (1969) - Maskell (credit only)
- Epic (1967) - Policeman
1969
Seven Times Seven as
Police Sergeant
1967
Harry Worth (TV Series) as
Wallace, the Commissionaire / Sergeant Morris
- Only Four Can Play (1968) - Wallace, the Commissionaire
- Feet First (1967) - Sergeant Morris
1968
The Fixer as
Zhitnyak
1968
Headline Hunters as
Harry
1968
Corruption as
Groper
1968
Only When I Larf as
Caplan (uncredited)
1967
The Sky-Bike as
Airfield Guard
1967
Smashing Time as
The Caretaker
1967
Market in Honey Lane (TV Series) as
Nathan Harris
- Snap (1967) - Nathan Harris
1966
Press for Time as
Mr. Ross (editor, 'Tinmouth Times')
1966
After the Fox as
Police Officer (uncredited)
1966
The Sandwich Man as
Charlie
1966
The Wrong Box as
Corpse Remover (uncredited)
1965
United! (TV Series) as
Gerry Barford
- Dear Old Pals (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Straight from the Shoulder (1965) - Gerry Barford
- On the Road (1965) - Gerry Barford
- A Matter of Status (1965) - Gerry Barford
- A Look Before Leaping (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Helping Hands (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Friends and Strangers (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Under Pressure (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Hit or Miss (1965) - Gerry Barford
- The Cut (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Job for the Girl (1965) - Gerry Barford
- In a Good Cause (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Home and Away (1965) - Gerry Barford
- A Run for Your Money (1965) - Gerry Barford
- All in the Game (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Among Friends (1965) - Gerry Barford
- A Sporting Chance (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Gone to the Dogs (1965) - Gerry Barford
- Money in the Bank (1965) - Gerry Barford
- The Kingpin (1965) - Gerry Barford
1965
The Alphabet Murders as
Sergeant
1965
The Early Bird as
Angry Husband (uncredited)
1965
Cup Fever as
Mr. Bates
1965
San Ferry Ann as
Dad
1965
Having a Wild Weekend as
Louis
1965
The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders as
Ship's Captain
1965
Two Left Feet as
Bill
1965
The Bed-Sit Girl (TV Series)
- The Dress (1965)
1965
The Intelligence Men as
Stage Manager
1965
Front Page Story (TV Series) as
Jim Hartle
- The Personal Touch (1965) - Jim Hartle
1965
No Hiding Place (TV Series) as
William Jarvis
- A Menace to the Public (1965) - William Jarvis
1965
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Alexander
- Giants on Saturday (1965) - Alexander
1964
The Saint (TV Series) as
Harry Duggan
- The Man Who Liked Toys (1964) - Harry Duggan
1964
Gideon C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Morris
- State Visit (1964) - Morris
1964
Crossroads (TV Series) as
The Walrus (1987)
1964
The Hidden Truth (TV Series) as
Henry Barker
- The Final Analysis (1964) - Henry Barker
1964
Guns at Batasi as
Sgt. 'Muscles' Dunn
1964
Cluff (TV Series) as
Frank Foley
- The Screeching Cat (1964) - Frank Foley
1964
A Shot in the Dark as
Georges
1964
Our Man at St. Mark's (TV Series) as
Sid Morrison
- No Bank for Sid (1964) - Sid Morrison
1964
Saturday Night Out as
Arthur
1964
The Long Ships as
Olla
1962
Benny Hill (TV Series) as
Electrician's Mate / Electrician
- The Trouble Maker (1963) - Electrician's Mate
- A Pair of Socks (1962) - Electrician
1962
On the Beat as
Insp. Hobson
1962
Ghost Squad (TV Series) as
Max Leach
- The Golden Silence (1962) - Max Leach
1962
The Sword in the Web (TV Series) as
Lasalle
- The Double Agent (1962) - Lasalle
1962
Kill or Cure as
Richards - Male Nurse
1962
The Boys as
Mr. Herne
1962
Trial and Error as
Frank Bateson
1962
Time to Remember as
Jumbo Johnson
1962
Night Creatures as
Navy Bosun
1962
The Pirates of Blood River as
Smith
1962
Go to Blazes as
Sergeant
1962
Mrs. Gibbons' Boys as
Frank Gibbons
1962
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV Series) as
Jumbo Johnson
- Time to Remember (1962) - Jumbo Johnson
1961
Roommates as
Taxi Driver
1961
No, My Darling Daughter as
Flanigan
1961
Flying High (TV Movie) as
Warrant Officer Carter
1961
They Met in a City (TV Series) as
Mr. Price
- A Bride in the Morning (1961) - Mr. Price
1961
Carry on Regardless as
Wine Connoisseur
1961
The Hellfire Club as
Timothy
1961
The Brink (TV Movie) as
Mr. Rapper
1960
The Bulldog Breed as
CPO Knowles
1960
Watch Your Stern as
Security Sergeant
1960
Never Let Go as
Cliff
1960
The League of Gentlemen as
C.S.M.
1960
Jazz Boat as
Holy Mike
1960
Two Way Stretch as
Jelly Knight
1960
Probation Officer (TV Series) as
Bob Gray
- Episode #1.19 (1960) - Bob Gray
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film (Short)(uncredited)
1959
The Verdict Is Yours (TV Series) as
Detective Inspector Herbert Whitely
- The Case of the Murdered Pawnbroker: Part 2 (1959)
- The Case of the Murdered Pawnbroker: Part 1 (1959) - Detective Inspector Herbert Whitely
1959
Nick of the River (TV Series) as
Clarke
- Father of Three (1959) - Clarke
1959
I'm All Right Jack as
Card Player
1959
The Ugly Duckling as
Peewee
1959
Bobbikins as
Hargreave - Investigator from Scotland Yard
1959
Yesterday's Enemy as
Perkins
1959
Life in Emergency Ward 10 as
Mr. Phillips
1959
Idol on Parade as
Shorty
1958
I Only Arsked! as
Sergeant Potty Chambers
1958
After Hours (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.5 (1958) - Various
- Episode #1.3 (1958) - Various
- Episode #1.2 (1958) - Various
1958
Girls at Sea as
Cpl. Duckett
1958
Further Up the Creek as
Scouse
1958
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken as
Sergeant RAPC
1958
The Cross-Road Gallows (Short) as
Inspector Travers
1958
Ice Cold in Alex as
C.M.P. Captain (Tank Trap)
1958
Boyd Q.C. (TV Series)
- Two Wrongs (1958)
1958
Up the Creek as
Scouse
1958
Tank Force as
Patterson
1958
The April 8th Show (Seven Days Early) (TV Movie) as
Various Characters
1958
The Safecracker as
Parachute Instructor
1958
The Silent Enemy as
Sergeant
1957
Your Past Is Showing as
Policeman
1957
Strangers' Meeting as
Fred
1957
Dangerous Youth as
Sgt. Lockwood
1957
Theatre Night (TV Series) as
Second soldier
- Romanoff and Juliet (1957) - Second soldier
1957
The Counterfeit Plan as
Sam Watson
1956
Finger of Guilt as
Police Sgt. Brown
1956
The Third Key as
Detective at Car Lot (uncredited)
1956
Blonde Bait as
Patrick (uncredited)
1956
Women Without Men as
Patrick
1956
Tales from Soho (TV Series) as
Kiko Watts
- Set a Thief (1956) - Kiko Watts
1956
Now and Forever as
Man in car in car park (uncredited)
1956
Private's Progress as
Lance Corporal Parsons (uncredited)
1955
The Cockleshell Heroes as
Marine Ruddock
1954
Orders Are Orders as
Bit Role (uncredited)
Soundtrack
1960
Jazz Boat (performer: "Take It Easy")
Thanks
2000
The Unknown Peter Sellers (TV Movie documentary) (special thanks)
Self
2010
Norman Wisdom: His Story as
Self - Actor
2003
Living Famously (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Friend
- Peter Sellers (2003) - Self - Friend
1999
Heroes of Comedy (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Dick Emery (2002) - Self
- Norman Wisdom (1999) - Self
2000
Open House (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 12 July 2000 (2000) - Self
2000
The Unknown Peter Sellers (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1995
Arena (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Peter Sellers Story Part 3: "I Am Not a Funny Man" (1995) - Self
- The Peter Sellers Story Part 2: Jack to Jacques (1995) - Self
- The Peter Sellers Story Part 1: Southsea to Shepperton (1995) - Self
1980
This Is Your Life (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Ernie Wise, OBE (1990) - Self
- Joe Loss (1980) - Self
1989
Talk of the 80s (TV Series) as
Self
- David Lodge (1989) - Self
1987
The Tube (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.16 (1987) - Self
1986
6 O'Clock Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 9 May 1986 (1986) - Self
1984
A Century of Stars: The Story of the Grand Order of Water Rats (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1977
Larry Grayson (TV Series) as
Self / Doctor / Weight Lifter
- Episode #2.6 (1977) - Self / Doctor
- Episode #2.5 (1977) - Self / Weight Lifter
- Episode #2.4 (1977) - Self
1964
Don't Say a Word (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #2.13 (1964) - Self - Guest
Archive Footage
2013
Both Feet in the Army (Video documentary)
2002
The Paranormal Peter Sellers (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2002
Heroes of Comedy (TV Series documentary)
- Spike Milligan (2002)
1986
What a Carry On (TV Series) as
Police Inspector
- Episode #1.10 (1986) - Police Inspector
1986
The Rock 'n' Roll Years (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 1964 (1986) - Self
1981
Carry on Laughing (TV Series) as
Bullock
- Episode #1.3 (1981) - Bullock
1971
The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) as
Georges in film A SHOT IN THE DARK
- Julie Andrews/Blake Edwards (1971) - Georges in film A SHOT IN THE DARK
References
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