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Gawayn
ItalianIl cristallo di Gawayn
Genre
Created byJan Van Rijsselberge
Developed byPeter Saisselin
Directed by
  • Luc Vinciguerra (season 1)
  • Christophe Pittet (season 2)
Voices of
Theme music composerHans Helewaut
Opening theme"Gawayn (Original Theme Song)"
ComposerHans Helewaut
Country of origin
  • France
  • Italy (season 1)
  • Canada (season 2)
Original languages
  • Italian
  • French
  • English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes104
Production
Executive producers
  • Eve Baron (season 1)
  • Christian Davin (season 1)
  • Clément Calvet (season 1)
  • Voyelle Acker (season 1)
  • Lucia Bolzoni (season 1)
  • Pierre Belaïsch (season 2)
  • Michael Prupas (season 2)
Running time13 minutes (including commercials)
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseJune 29, 2009 (2009-06-29) –
March 30, 2013 (2013-03-30)

Gawayn is a French-Italian-Canadian animated television series created and designed by Jan Van Rijsselberge. It is produced by Alphanim (previously known as Gaumont-Alphanim for the first season). The title of the show refers to King Arthur's nephew Gawain.[1] The series had also been shown on the Starz Kids & Family cable network.

Synopsis

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William is an optimistic knight-in-training who lives in the mystical city of Camelot and is devoted to his mentor, knight in gleaming armour, Sir Roderick. The complication starts when the evil Duke of Amaraxos shrinks Princess Gwendolyn and takes over the kingdom, so the friends accompanied by Elspeth,William's sister and an apprentice sorceress, and Xiao Long, a young sage-in-training from distant Asia, set off on an adventure to undo the terrible curse by finding The Crystal of Gawayn.[2]

In season 2, the Questers finally attain the Crystal of Gawayn which they were originally going to use to undue Princess Gwendolyn's curse. But thanks to Sir Roderick's impatience and clumsiness, he interrupts the process causing Gwen's size to be unstable. And to make matters worse, his clumsiness shatters the Crystal and they lose the Great Book of Magic which flies off after the failed spell. Now they return to life on the road with the goal of reclaiming the book and using it to find a way to repair the Crystal and finally put an end to the princess' curse for good.

Characters

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  • William (voiced by Sonja Ball) – A knight-in-training of the Questers. He wants to be a knight and has made many current inventions. He's Elspeth's younger brother. He is 11 years old, and, despite his young age, is very intelligent, the brain of the group, and a master inventor. He is Sir Roderick's squire and apprentice.
  • Sir Roderick (voiced by Bruce Dinsmore) – A knight and boyfriend of Princess Gwen. He is very clumsy and often creates problems that put the team in unnecessary trouble and danger.
  • Princess Gwendolyn (voiced by Claudia Besso) – A deposed princess who has been reduced to the size of a doll by the Duke and Rex. Despite her size, she is capable of taking down opponents bigger than herself. In season 2, she was finally to be restored to her original size when they used the crystal, but Sir Roderick interrupted the process that caused it to be shattered, rendering her transformation unstable. Now depending on what emotions she feels, her size changes from small to big.
  • Elspeth (voiced by Emma Taylor-Isherwood) – A redhead apprentice magician. She wields the Great Book of Magic that the Duke used to shrink Gwendolyn which she now uses to help the team in their search for the Crystal. She is William's older sister, and they both speak with English accents. In season 2, due to Sir Roderick's idiocy, she botched the restoration process, not only making Gwen's size in constant flux but lost the Great Book of Magic which flew away. She is 10 years old, until Ferocious Fairies, and then is 11 years old for the rest of the show.
  • Xiao Long (voiced by Lucinda Davis) – A 10-year-old Chinese boy and the most gifted of the pack, is a martial arts expert and a sage-in-training. He can cook well. In the second series, it is revealed that the ghost of his grandfather was the one who gives clues to the team on where the Crystal of Gawayn is.
  • The Duke (voiced by Rick Jones) – The enemy of the team. It was he who shrunk Gwendolyn to usurp the throne from her. He is a failure. Even though he is angry, he can show his heart to his pet and cockroach friend Rex. Together with him, he watches the team on his personal viewing stone which he uses to thwart the Questers' efforts at every turn.
  • Rex (voiced by Richard Dumont) – The Duke's friend and pet; cockroach. He seems cruel, but he is kind at times and tries to console the Duke. He has known him since childhood. Even though Duke is a loser, he likes him because he looks after him and they spend time together.

Episodes

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Season 1

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# Title Original air date
1[3]"Never Cross Bridge[3]"June 29, 2009 (2009-06-29)
When the Questers come to a deep ravine, the girls want to take the scenic route to cross, whereas the boys would rather take the more direct route: across the scary-looking bridge. It's girls vs. boys and it doesn't take long for problems to pop up. Gwen gets swallowed by a fish and the boys have to play a TV-style game with irate beavers.
2[3]"Try, Try Again[3]"July 6, 2009 (2009-07-06)
Elspeth is very frustrated. Her magic still isn't working correctly no matter how hard she tries. This problem couldn't come at a worse time, since the Questers find themselves marooned on a tropical island where Roderick is mistaken as the Fish King by the locals. The trouble is, the Fish King gets thrown into the volcano once he's eaten 26 pizzas - and Roderick is finishing up pizza 25! It's William and Elspeth to the rescue!
3[3]"Play Date[3]"July 13, 2009 (2009-07-13)
The Questers are worried about Gwen. She seems a little testy and they're convinced they know why: She misses someone her own size! So, they set out to find her a playmate and Elspeth ends up creating a doll that comes to life. Gwen and her date have a whirlwind romance - laughing on the beach, riding a toy horse, etc. - that makes Roderick terribly jealous so he fights the doll in a duel and loses. Now, he's the one in a testy mood!
4[3]"The Cuckoo Cook[3]"July 20, 2009 (2009-07-20)
The Evil Duke changes the road signs so the Questers find themselves in the land of the Cuckoo Cook. He kidnaps the Questers because he smells Xiao Long's famous dumplings and demands Xiao Long give him the recipe. But Xiao Long promised his grandfather he would never reveal the recipe and so Xiao Long must honor his ancestor and save the Questers somehow.
5[3]"License To Knight[3]"July 27, 2009 (2009-07-27)
Roderick gets pulled over by a policeman for speeding. But when the officer looks at Roderick's "Knight License", he discovers it has expired. Roddy must now go back to the Knight Academy and repass his Knight Exam or he won't be finishing the Quest. Gwendolyn helps him prepare, while the other Questers try to escape from jail.
6[3]"As Hard As Snails[3]"TBA
While being chased by the Duke's henchmen, Elspeth frantically tries a new magic spell to make the henchmen slow down. Instead, she changes the Questers into snails and loses her wand in the process. Matters don't get any better because Xiao Long (who isn't a snail) is preparing dinner and thinks snails cooked in butter and garlic might be a tasty treat!
7[3]"A Pain in the Dragon[3]"TBA
Cornered by an irate, vicious dragon, the Questers are about to be cooked. But Xiao Long, being very astute and observant, diagnoses the Dragon as suffering from indigestion. Roderick is shrunken down and he and Gwen must « Enter the Dragon » and battle the vicious germ inside.
8[4]"New Team[4]"TBA
After being sat on and knocked over by the Questers, Gwen has had enough and decides it's time for a new team. She soon meets a little private detective elf, Mister Daisy, who promises Gwen he'll take her to the Crystal of Gawayn. The trouble is, he's been sent by the Duke and Gwen must rely on herself to escape. While they embark on their adventure, the Questers admit to each other they haven't been careful enough around Gwendolyn. They go to apologize and discover that Mister Daisy has been sent by the evil Duke. But, no problem. Gwen took care of him by herself and she happily rejoins her friends in the Quest!
9[3]"Princess Rodericka[3]"TBA
When Roderick accidentally dismisses the role of a princess and sorceress, Elspeth says a spell that puts him in woman's clothing to teach him a lesson. At that very moment, they're captured by Prince Haaak who was hired by Rex. But surprise! Prince Haak immediately falls in love with Roderick. They're to be married shortly unless William can come up with a plan for escape.
10[3]"Adventures in Dreamland[3]"TBA
Xiao Long is having night terrors and keeping the Questers up all night. Something must be done. Using Elspeth's magic, they go into his dreams and his subconscious and discover the cause of his nightmares is something he's eating. Something the Duke sent over!
11[3]"Joust King[3]"TBA
The Great Book of Magic has told the Questers that they must partake in a jousting tournament. Roddy is so excited because he finally has a real joust that will show off his knightly talents! The only problem is, instead of a horse, Roddy must ride a pig and instead of a lance, he has to use fish! The problems don't stop there. He must also fight the Knight of the Black Plague, a robo-knight that the evil Duke dispatched to stop him.
12[3]"Wedding Blues[3]"TBA
The Duke has finally caught the Questers and is holding them in his dungeon. He's elated because not only has he caught them but he's also getting married that day to a very rich lady. But when his bride sees Rex, the cockroach, she demands that the Duke get rid of him. The Duke is torn: Rex or Riches? Well, the Duke chooses riches and Rex is kicked out. Not to be outdone, Rex helps the Questers escape to get revenge on the Duke!
13[3]"Fasten Your Seatbelts[3]"TBA
Because of a huge traffic jam, the Questers are forced to book a flight on a dragon airline. But right after take-off, the hostess and pilot parachute away leaving the Questers on the dragon that is flying them straight to the Duke! Can they land this dragon in time!?
14[3]"Acme Da Vinci[3]"TBA
In trying to escape an enormous troll, Elspeth magically transports the Gwenmobile across a huge canyon. But she forgot to transport William and herself! To get across, they enlist the help of a crazy inventor, Acme da Vinci, whose inventions fall far short of their purpose. Can William make one of them work before the Troll eats them!?
15[3]"Casino Quest[3]"TBA
When Roderick gets the gaming bug in a medieval Las Vegas, he bets the Gwenmobile and everything in it. He loses and low and beholds, accidentally loses William since he was napping in the Gwenmobile! Roderick must somehow win back the Gwenmobile and William before they're delivered to the Duke!
16[3]"A Quest for a Quest[3]"TBA
William makes the Questers take a detour to get an autograph from his favorite Knight, Sir Six Pack. None too happy about the detour, the Questers let William get his autograph only to discover the Knight has been hired by the Duke to steal the Great Book of Magic!
17[3]"Happy Sword[3]"TBA
The Questers are told by the Great Book of Magic to find the Happy Sword. Thinking it's a sword of power that will help them in their quest, they are soon shocked to discover that the sword is a magical artifact that never stops talking! Before they go crazy, the Questers find a way to get rid of the sword by sending it to the Duke.
18[3]"Armour Geddon[3]"TBA
Roderick buys a new suit of armor that is possessed. Programmed by the Duke, the armor is marching Roddy straight back to the Duke unless William and the others can stop the armor!
19[3]"The Curse[3]"TBA
Lost in the Scary Forest, Roderick refuses to buy a map from the local gypsy. She puts a curse on the Questers that changes Roderick into a sweet little piglet and the other Questers into hungry wolves. The Questers have to break the spell before nightfall, or else Roddy could be everyone's dinner!
20[5]"Do The Knight Thing[5]"TBA
Roderick is feeling a little bored. He's had no Knightly missions lately so Gwen tells Elspeth to conjure up a "game" for Roderick to rescue damsels in distress. The trouble is, while Roderick is playing his game, the VBK, (Very Bad Knight) is sent by the Duke to destroy them before they pass through a toll booth.
21[5]"Monkey Business[5]"TBA
While in a monastery, Gwen is asked to pose by a Monk so he can draw her in his illuminated manuscript. But using Magic, he makes Gwen disappear into his book which the Duke then runs off with. William and Roderick take chase and recapture the book (and Gwen) and lose the Duke in the monastery's maze.
22[5]"Ferocious Fairies[5]"TBA
When Gwendolyn takes Elspeth shopping for her birthday at the local Castle-Mart (medieval superstore), the Duke sends three ferocious fairies to kidnap Gwendolyn. But true to his word, William won't let anyone ruin Elspeth's birthday.
23[5]"Again, Again, And Again...[5]"TBA
The Questers finally reach the end of their quest and are about to take the crystal of Gawain, only to find themselves starting over again and again. William is the only one who understands they're repeating everything and realizes an evil Wizard, Bob Bob, (who repeats everything twice) hexed them. William must find Bob Bob and make time to return to normal!
24[5]"All Aboard[5]"TBA
When the Questers are caught stowing away on a pirate cruise ship, they must work off their journey by taking care of some very important and annoying guests: The Duke and Rex!
25[5]"Vroom[5]"TBA
The Great Book of Magic instructs the Questers to enter a car race and win first prize: A kiss from the gorgeous Miss Vroom! Jealous that they might get to kiss her, the Duke enters the race himself with his fancy cart and races the Questers. And of course, he doesn't plan to follow the rules!
26[5]"Hey, Where's My Gwenmobile[5]"TBA
After eating in a tavern, the Questers discover that the Gwenmobile has been stolen by the Heaven's Devils, a ferocious gang who ride cycles. Borrowing some tricycles, our Questers take pursuit and catch them and discover Heaven's Devils are skeletons in long trench coats! A Jason-Argonauts-style fight ensues and the Questers retrieve the cart.
27[5]"Mr. Pants[5]"TBA
The Great Book of Magic instructs the Questers to get a one-eyed teddy bear that will open a portal to another land. Easy, thinks Roderick. But the one-eyed teddy bear belongs to the Duke who is staying with his mummy nearby.
28[5]"Duped by the Duke[5]"TBA
While frantically searching for his whistle, Roderick meets a young, polite lad who helps him. Before you know it, Roderick has hired him to be his assistant. William is put out but soon afterward discovers that the lad is none other than the Duke in disguise! Now, it's up to William to rescue the Questers by himself.
29[5]"Good Luck in Bad Luck Forest[5]"TBA
The GBM tells the Questers to get a Good Luck Charm. The trouble is they have to enter the Bad Luck Forest and it doesn't take long for their luck to turn really, really bad. In no time at all, the Questers fight and split up! But as each Quester tries to exit Bad Luck Forest, bad luck keeps them running into each other and they realize to get out of the forest they have to work together. They're the Good Luck Charm! The Duke is incensed and tries to stop them from using everything he has in his arsenal. But because he's in Bad Luck Forest, nothing works and the Questers go free!
30[5]"Secret of Roddy's Success[5]"TBA
When the Duke looks through Roddy's school yearbook, he contacts Roddy's nemesis to thwart the Questers. But at William's urging, Roddy faces his fear and confronts the bully, who, amazingly has changed his ways because of Gwen's entreaties. The Duke's plan is foiled.
31[5]"Rexster-Quester[5]"TBA
When Rex suspects the Duke might lose to the Questers, he decides to switch sides and joins the Questers- only to become the most annoying houseguest they've ever known.
32[5]"The Witches of Weirdsville[5]"TBA
When Elspeth receives an invitation to participate in a sorceress competition in the Weirdsville festival, she insists they go. But the Duke, who sent the invitation, has sent the Questers to a town that burns witches - with a smile!
33[5]"Bad News Travels Fast[5]"TBA
The Duke sends out carrier pigeons with messages that are distributed to the town inhabitants of Rajepoute. These messages are full of lies and the Questers find themselves in big trouble. Luckily, Elspeth turns herself into a pigeon and sets things straight, freeing the Questers and saving their reputation!
34[5]"Evil R We[5]"TBA
Realizing the Questers are always well-liked because they're so nice, the Duke arranges to turn the Questers into evil versions of themselves. This way no one will help them. But the Evil Questers now turn on the Duke and chase him for a change!
35[5]"Roddy's Big Idea[5]"TBA
Wanting to prove to the others he has really good ideas, Roddy raises some much-needed cash by turning in the Questers to the authorities and claiming the ransom. When he realizes what he's done, Roddy needs to find a really, really good idea to free them.
36[5]"Castle Spa[5]"TBA
The Questers desperately need a bath and are relieved to find a spa. Unfortunately, Dame Scrubitt, the owner, works for the Duke and soon imprisons them in their baths. Gwen is the only one able to save them and must go down the drain and battle rats to save her friends.
37[5]"Knight For Hire[5]"TBA
Needing money, Roddy signs up at an employment agency only to find himself working for the Duke. He's been hired to catch the Questers. Because of the code of knights, he has to complete his job unless William and the others find a way to relieve him of his duty!
38[5]"Cry Me A River[5]"TBA
When Roderick accidentally breaks Elspeth's magic wand, they must repair it to continue the quest. The only thing that will fix the wand is the tear of an evil being. The Duke is the only evil person they know of and so they go back to his castle and pretend to be a traveling theater group and try to make him cry with a sad, sad play.
39[5]"Force of the Onion[5]"TBA
Xiao Long goes on strike because he feels he's always being asked to do Kung Fu. He's tired of always being the one to do the big fighting. Gwendolyn suggests he gives the Questers kung fu lessons so they can help. He agrees and so they go to a temple where Xiao Long is their master teacher- much to their annoyance. The Duke arrives ready to do some kung fu fighting himself.
40[5]"Home Sweet Home[5]"TBA
In trying to treat some homesickness for the Questers, Elspeth accidentally sends them all back to the beginning of time and in the process changes to time itself. Now the Duke has to rescue them because if he doesn't, he will lead a life of a lowly servant!
41[4]"Doll Be Mine[4]"TBA
When the Duke succeeds in kidnapping Gwen, he decides to hand her over to a spoiled little girl who wants her as a birthday present. The Questers must infiltrate the girl's house and rescue Gwendolyn from the bratty child.
42[4]"Bigger Brother[4]"TBA
Knowing their quest will always be foiled by the Duke as long as he has the viewing stone, William makes his own viewing stone to spy on the Duke. Soon, no one is doing anything except looking at each other and the Quest is forgotten - that is until Xiao Long takes matters in hand!
43[4]"Smashing Times[4]"TBA
The Questers enter a very strange land and find themselves before a crystal sculpture that Roddy accidentally breaks. The owners, a group of paranoid Dodo birds, insist the Questers rebuild it, and if they succeed they can have the Crystal of Gawayn. Excited, the Questers work hard and fast, only to discover it's the crystal of Goran, not Gawayn that is their prize.
44[4]"My Name Is Pond... Percy Pond[4]"TBA
When the Questers accidentally run into Percy Pond, a medieval spy, Gwen insists they hire him to help in the quest. The only trouble is, Percy has a lot of bad guys chasing him, making matters much worse for the Questers.
45[4]"Trouble Ahead[4]"TBA
When William looks into a crystal ball, he sees a horrible future that reveals the Princess is a double agent working with the Duke. He convinces the others to believe him only to later discover the Duke had altered the crystal ball to project falsehoods and lies. Now, William and the others have to apologize to Gwen! (Gulp.)
46[4]"Over Due[4]"TBA
The Great Book of Magic must be renewed at the witches' library, but when Elspeth goes to the front desk, she discovers the Duke has checked it out! Now, William and Elspeth must get it back.
47[4]"Quiz Show[4]"TBA
The Questers come across a Quiz Show where the prize is the Crystal of Gawayn. They enter the competition and amazingly, they win the game only to discover that the crystal is a fake.
48[4]"Love Trouble[4]"TBA
An ogre, sent by the Duke to destroy the Questers once and for all, falls in love with Gwendolyn the moment he sees her. William takes the moment to switch places with the Ogre and gives the Duke a taste of his own medicine.
49[4]"Maze Mates[4]"TBA
The Duke builds a huge maze in which to trap the Questers. And trap them he does- until he realizes he's trapped himself and Rex too. They all must work together to find a way out and avoid the minotaur that's chasing them.
50[4]"Along Came Spyder[4]"TBA
The Duke decides to hire a professional- The Spyder- to take care of the Questers. The Spyder, a master of disguises, infiltrates the Questers as a cute, cuddly white rabbit. For once, Roddy isn't fooled. But convincing the others isn't so easy.
51"The Way We Used To Be,"TBA
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Part 1: When the Questers are finally within reach of the Crystal of Gawayn, the Duke begs Rex for help. He must stop them! With the help of a Wizard, Rex gives the Questers amnesia. Now, they can't remember who they are or what they're doing. All seems lost for our Questers... (To be continued).

Part 2: While celebrating his victory over the Questers, the Duke is paid a visit by the Evil Council. They tell the Duke he can't give the Questers amnesia. It's not Evil if they can't remember! To avoid being banished forever, the Duke and Rex must now give the Questers back their memory in order to destroy them. But, in the end, the Questers trick the Duke, escape again, and resume the quest!

Season 2

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# Title Original air date
1"Supersized Rex"TBA
The Duke accidentally turns Rex into a giant who turns on his creator. The Duke must turn to the Questers for help. But can they even save the world from the giant cockroach Rex?
2"Shopping Frenzy"TBA
When the Questers stop at the local superstore, they discover Spyder, their old nemesis. Since they ruined his reputation as a villain, he’s out for revenge and it’s a race down the aisles to escape the wrath of a rabbit scorned.
3"Mandoline Champion"TBA
Roddy forgets his friends and the quest when he is turned into a singing rock star by a cursed mandolin. The only way to break the curse is to find someone who wants the mandolin. Luckily, the Duke is on the way!
4"Duke Yes Duke"TBA
Upset that he lost the “Villain of the Year” award to Bob Bob the Magician, the Duke works with the Questers to steal the Great Book of Magic from Bob Bob in the hopes of ousting him from the competition.
5"Xiao in love"TBA
When Xiao falls head over heels in love with a girl, he decides to leave the quest. However, the girl turns out to be the evil Spyder in disguise. Once again, he wants revenge. Who knew love could hurt so much!
6"Dr Roddy"TBA
When the Great Book of Magic is to be burned by villagers blaming it for their ills, Roddy pretends to be a doctor while William and Elspeth try to find the real cause behind the illnesses. But can Roddy’s brand of medicine pass the test?
7"The Great Bake-Off"TBA
When the Questers discover that the Great Book of Magic has a sweet tooth they set out to lure it with a big cake. But the Duke challenges them to a bake off. Who will be the best chef?
8"Man Trouble"TBA
When Gwen receives a wedding invitation from Percy Pond, she insists on going. But Roddy, jealous, refuses to set foot in the church. It’s a good thing too, since the whole wedding was a trap set by the Duke.
9"Animal Convention"TBA
Questers are elated to discover that the Great Book of Magic is at a Talking Animal Convention. However, it’s “no humans allowed” so they rely on a talking Cat who might have a second agenda.
10"Smooch or Not Too Smooch"TBA
The Questers find themselves in a murky swamp lured by a singing frog who turns Gwen into a toad. Now the Questers have to find Gwen and have her kiss Roddy to save her. “Ribbit.”
11"Miss Princess"TBA
Gwen enters a beauty contest when she learns first prize is a magic mirror that will tell them where to find the Great Book of Magic. It’s all a trap set up by royal brat Miranda working for the Duke.
12"Eco questers"TBA
When Roddy installs solar panels on the Gwenmobile to be more eco-friendly, he accidentally sends a ray beam into outer space and diverts a meteor. Now, it’s headed toward earth and everyone has to join forces to stop it.
13"Gwen Smackdown"TBA
When the kids discover that the grand prize of a wrestling match is the Great Big of Magic, they beg Gwen to enter since she’s been stuck in BIG SIZE for weeks. But once in the ring, Gwen goes to small size and the odds aren’t in her favor!
14"Trading places"TBA
When Roddy organizes a home exchange, he inadvertently swaps the Gwenmobile for a Witches’ Villa. But the townspeople think the Questers are the witches and decide to burn them at the stake!
15"Second chance"TBA
The Questers believe their troubles are over when they learn the Duke has become a hairdresser. But it seems the man who took over from the Duke has plans of his own for the Great Book of Magic.
16"The Great Splotchball Game"TBA
The Questers find themselves summoned by a Grand Wizard to play a soccer-type game for the Great Book of Magic. But the real game is off the field!
17"Night at the Castle"
When a crazed Collector captures the Questers for his collection, William is their only hope. When he sees that Rex has been collected too, they work together to free the Questers.
18"Alien contact"TBA
The Questers are caught by extra-terrestrials who were sent by the Duke. Only Xiao Long is free and it’s up to him to save his friends before the alien experiments begin!
19"At Any Price"TBA
When the Questers discover the Great Book of Magic is in the hands of a Telemarketing Genius, they challenge him to a sell-off. The stakes are high because if Elspeth and Roddy don’t win the sales competition, the Questers will be turned into toy figurines!
20"Star system"TBA
The Questers get cast in a movie only to discover it was a trap set by the Duke. Since Roddy wasn’t hired because he was a bad actor, he’s their only hope – if he can get over the rejection!
21"Questers new & improved"TBA
The Duke hatches his most insane plan yet: He creates perfect clones of the Questers to find the Great Book of Magic. When the real Questers come face-to-face with their better halves, it’s a toss up on who will win.
22"Super questers"TBA
The Questers learn they can only retrieve the Great Book of Magic if they obtain super powers from a retired superhero who has his own agenda.
23"Monster's Ball"TBA
In seeking the Great Book of Magic, the Questers go to a fancy ball. However, when they arrive, they soon discover the hosts are vampires and they’re dinner!
24"Quack Quack"TBA
Just as the Questers find the Great Book of Magic they fall under the spell of a rubber duck who leads them toward a cliff. Xiao Long tries his best to break the spell of the Quack Quack!
25"Roddy the Nasty"TBA
Roddy accidentally absorbs all the magic spells from the Great Book of Magic into his brain! Unless Elspeth reverses the process, all that magic will make Roddy go to the dark side!
26"Do the Mashed Potato"TBA
The Questers discover the Great Book of Magic is in a vat of mashed potatoes that never empties. But Elspeth’s magic spell misfires and turns the mashed potatoes into a huge blob that eats everything in its path.
27"The Arm of Steel"TBA
In trying to win the Great Book of Magic, Roddy, William and Xiao Long are trapped in an arm wrestling machine. Their only hope for freedom is Gwen’s old gym teacher - who isn’t the same man Gwen thinks he is.
28"Time Shifters"TBA
The Duke travels back in time and stops Gwen from ever meeting Roddy. Now’s it’s up to the other Questers to have them meet again so the quest can resume.
29"Back to school"TBA
Elspeth must go back to magic school to complete her degree while her friends are locked in a Snow Globe in the Duke’s possession! She better get a passing grade, or else….
30"The Purse"TBA
When a magic purse offered as a present by the Duke swallows Gwen, Roddy and all the grown ups in a village, William, Elspeth and Xiao force him to take it back by dropping off every baby and child in his castle. Daycare has never been so hard!
31"Slipped My Mind"TBA
When Elspeth loses her memory, the Duke sets her against her friends. Will friendship win over memory loss?
32"The Copycat Monk"TBA
The Questers trace a fake Great Book of Magic to a monastery where the real one is held. The only trouble is, the villagers are storming the monastery because they’ve been sold bad copies too.
33"The Fan"TBA
When a Big Fan of the Questers saves them from the Duke, their troubles are far from over. The Fan never wants the quest to end and stops them from ever finding the Great Book of Magic.
34"Herbal Cure"TBA
When the Great Book of Magic becomes sick, the Questers find a magic doctor who is non other than the Duke in disguise. But now, the Duke is sick and needs their help!
35"Sandwich and Salad"TBA
The Duke goes “high-tech” and sends a robot to stop the Questers once and for all. But because of a mishap the robot becomes the perfect household-helper instead.
36"The Happiest Day of Her Life"TBA
William, Elspeth and Xiao pose as wedding planners to stop the forced marriage of Roddy and Lukerina (the Duke’s old fiancé). She plans on giving the Great Book of Magic to the Duke once the “I DO’S” are said.
37"The Efficiency Expert"TBA
Gwen hires an efficiency expert to help the team be more efficient in their quest. After his analysis, William and Roddy are fired – only to later discover the expert was sent by the Duke.
38"Rabbitville"TBA
Spyder steals the Great Book of Magic and hides out in a town where Rabbits are sacred. Do the Questers stand a chance against bunnies?
39"The 6th Quester"TBA
A knight Roddy replaced in the very beginning of the quest returns to Gwen and challenges Roddy to once and for all decide who is the true knight for the Questers.
40"Sweet Dreams"TBA
The Duke infiltrates Gwen’s dream and convinces her to abandon the quest, while he traps the other Questers and sets them adrift on a raft.
41"Fairytale Mania"TBA
Gwen, William and Xiao find themselves caught in a fairy tale where Gwen’s the wicked witch ready to make William and Xiao into a tasty treat. It’s up to Elspeth and Roddy to save them.
42"Fantastic Island"TBA
Landing on a remote island, the Questers are turned into sheep to help keep the golf course nice and neat! It’s up to William and Elspeth to save the sheep – eh, their friends! But with the Duke on the island, that won’t be easy.
43"The Duke's Mother"TBA
The Questers discover they have a more formidable enemy on their hands: The Duke’s mother! After she catches Gwen, Roddy and William, it’s up to Xiao Long and Elspeth to convince the Duke to stand up to his mother once and for all.
44"The Curse of Old Age"TBA
When Elspeth argues with a witch, she’s turned into an older version of herself at the same time Xiao Ling is turned into a statue.. Can she save her friend even when she’s 103 years old?
45"Fun House"TBA
The Questers are trapped in a FUN HOUSE and Roddy is the only one able to save them. If only he’d get over his fear of clowns!

Production

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The series was originally announced under the title "The Questers" in 2007. The first season of 52 13-minute episodes were produced by Alphanim and Mondo TV France.[6]

A second season has also been produced.

International broadcasts

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Country[7] Channel Year
 Italy Rai 3 1 March 2010 –
 France France 3, France 4, Gulli, TV5Monde, Boomerang 19 August 2009 –
 Australia ABC1 ABC3[8] 14 January 2010 –
 Canada CBC 2010 –
 Spain La 2, Clan 2009 -
 Portugal RTP 1, RTP 2, Canal Panda, Biggs 2009 –
 Brazil Disney XD, Gloob 2010 –
 United States Starz Kids & Family 2011-2014
 Israel Arutz HaYeladim 18 August 2009 –
 Poland teleToon+ 11 November 2011 –
 Hungary M2 2012 -
  Switzerland TSR 2010 –
 Belgium RTBF 2009 –
 Philippines Nickelodeon Philippines 3 August 2009 –
 India Disney Channel India 10 September 2009 –
 Serbia RTV1 30 September 2019 –
 Germany KiKa, Das Erste 17 August 2009 –
 Malaysia NTV7 August 2013 -
 Netherlands NPO Zapp 2010 -
 Qatar JeemTV 2014 -
 Japan Disney Channel 21 July 2014 -
 Timor-Leste Cartoon Network 2014 -
 Hong Kong TVB Jade 2018 -

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Gawayn is a French-Italian-Canadian animated television series created and designed by Jan Van Rijsselberge, produced by Alphanim, and first broadcast in 2009. The show centers on Princess Gwendolyn of , who is magically reduced to the size of a doll by a sinister , embarking on whimsical adventures with inventive William and rodent knight Roddy to undo the curse and thwart the duke's schemes. Set in a fantastical medieval world blending Arthurian elements with zany humor, the series features 104 episodes (52 per season) across two seasons, emphasizing themes of friendship, bravery, and problem-solving through inventive gadgets and magical mishaps.

Premise and setting

Overview

Gawayn is a French-Italian-Canadian animated television series centered on the adventures of Gwendolyn, who is transformed into a doll-sized version of herself by the evil Duke of Amaraxos on the day of her , allowing him to seize control of the kingdom of . Desperate to reverse the curse and reclaim her throne, the shrunken princess joins forces with Sir , a bumbling , his eager squire William, (William's sorceress sister), and Xiao Long (a wise dragon) to form the Questers and embark on perilous quests across fantastical realms. Their primary goal is to locate the legendary Crystal of Gawayn, the only artifact capable of restoring Gwendolyn and thwarting the Duke's tyrannical rule, while evading his outrageous schemes aided by his sidekick Rex. The narrative arc unfolds over two seasons, with Season 1 focusing on the initial, episodic quests to assemble clues and artifacts leading to the Crystal of Gawayn, emphasizing the group's comedic mishaps and budding amid magical perils and the 's interference. In Season 2, the stakes escalate after the Questers attain but accidentally shatter the crystal due to Sir Roderick's interference, causing Gwendolyn's size to become unstable; they must now collect the crystal's pieces and reclaim the Great Book of to fully restore her and defeat the , confronting more formidable foes in enchanted worlds. This progression highlights themes of perseverance and unlikely heroism in a medieval-inspired fantasy setting. The series comprises 104 episodes across its two seasons, originally airing from 2009 to 2013, with each self-contained episode running approximately 13 minutes and often broadcast in pairs to create 22-minute story segments that blend high-energy adventure, , and whimsical fantasy elements.

World and themes

The world of Gawayn is a whimsical medieval fantasy realm centered on the kingdom of , featuring grand castles, knightly orders, and enchanted landscapes such as mystical forests and hidden domains populated by magical creatures. This setting draws loose inspiration from Arthurian legends, incorporating elements like chivalric quests and royal intrigue, but infuses them with original, comedic twists that traditional tales through anachronistic details like modern-style races and marketplaces. The magical system in Gawayn revolves around artifacts, spells, and enchantments that propel the characters' adventures, often with a blend of whimsy and peril. Key items include the Crystal of Gawayn, a powerful gem sought to counteract curses such as the one afflicting Princess Gwendolyn, and the Great Book of Magic, a spellbook whose incantations frequently misfire in humorous, unpredictable ways. Potions and curses further animate the lore, portraying magic as a double-edged force that can aid or complicate quests involving nature's guardians and beings. Overarching themes in Gawayn highlight the importance of teamwork and unlikely friendships, as diverse companions unite to navigate challenges in their fantastical world. The series underscores bravery and perseverance against adversity, encouraging viewers to embrace courage in the face of magical mishaps and villainous schemes. These ideas are conveyed through light-hearted adventures that promote loyalty and self-discovery, all within a comedic framework that celebrates collaborative heroism over individual prowess.

Characters

Main characters

Gawayn, also known as William, is the young protagonist and a clumsy yet loyal serving as a knight-in-training in the kingdom of . Despite his frequent mishaps and lack of experience, he becomes the devoted protector of the miniaturized Gwendolyn, driving the core quests through his , , and inventive problem-solving to reverse her . In the original French version, he is voiced by David Scarpuzza, while in the English dub, Sonja Ball provides his voice. Princess Gwendolyn, often called Gwen, starts as a haughty and spoiled royal accustomed to privilege but is transformed into size by a , forcing her to confront dangers from a vulnerable perspective and gradually learning , resilience, and . As the central figure of the quests, her plight motivates the group to traverse fantastical realms in search of a reversal spell, highlighting themes of growth and . She is voiced by Dominique Wagner in French and Claudia Besso in English. The , the primary and a scheming sorcerer, casts the curse on Gwendolyn to usurp the throne of , employing cunning plots, dark magic, and henchmen to thwart the heroes while pursuing artifacts like the Crystal of Gawayn. His villainous schemes propel the episodic adventures, contrasting the protagonists' heroism with his ruthless ambition. Voiced by Mathieu Moreau in the French original and Rick Jones in English, he embodies the series' villainy. Roddy, short for Sir Roderick, serves as the bumbling knight and , acting as William's mentor and Gwendolyn's would-be suitor with his wise-cracking humor, recklessness, and gleaming armor that often leads to chaotic mishaps. His overconfident yet endearing personality injects levity into the quests, balancing the group's dynamics as they navigate perils together. In French, Christophe Hespel voices him, and Dinsmore does so in English. Elspeth, also known as Fériel in the French version, is William's younger sister and an apprentice sorceress with a knack for magic despite her occasional clumsiness. She joins the Questers, providing magical support and comic mishaps with spells gone awry, contributing to the group's problem-solving efforts. Voiced by Laëtitia Liénart in French and Emma Taylor-Isherwood in English. Queen Isabelle, Gwendolyn's mother and the supportive ruler of , provides guidance and resources from the castle, reinforcing the heroes' resolve during their absences while maintaining order against the Duke's threats. Her regal poise and maternal concern underscore the stakes of the central quest to restore her daughter. The voice cast reflects the series' international production, with the original French dubbing handled by Belgian and French actors for authenticity in its European co-production, while English versions adapt for broader audiences through Canadian studios.

Supporting characters

Griselda, the loyal horse, functions as an animal companion to the Questers, pulling their transformable vehicle known as the Gwenmobile and occasionally showing understanding of the group's conversations through her reactions. She recurs in numerous episodes, contributing to the group's mobility, as highlighted in the season 2 episode centered on her accidental ingestion of a magic book. Voiced by an uncredited performer in the English dub. Other supporting figures include the Duke's henchmen, such as his pet Rex and mechanical spies, who create episodic obstacles like traps and diversions during the quests for the Crystal of Gawayn, emphasizing the series' blend of fantasy peril and . These minions, often unnamed but visually distinct, recur in the Duke's plots to maintain narrative continuity without dominating individual stories. Recurring quest aides, like forest hermits and nomadic merchants, appear in multi-episode arcs to dispense lore or supplies, aiding the Questers' while underscoring themes of alliance in Arthurian-inspired . For instance, such figures provide cryptic guidance tied to magical realms, enhancing the exploratory quests without leading them.

Production

Development and creation

Gawayn was created by Belgian designer and animator Jan Van Rijsselberge, who drew from his experience in developing comedic animated series for children, including Potatoes & Dragons, , and . The concept originated as a lighthearted parody of Arthurian legends, centering on a group of young adventurers seeking the magical Crystal of Gawayn to lift a curse that has shrunk Princess Gwendolyn to doll size, blending fantasy quests with humorous mishaps. The series was developed by Peter Saisselin, who collaborated closely with Van Rijsselberge to refine the storylines and character dynamics for a 52-episode first season format, each episode running approximately 13 minutes.[](https://www.animationmagazine.net/2008/11/alphanim-sells-gawayn-to-disney-latin-america/] Pre-production milestones included scriptwriting that began following the project's ideation, focusing on an overarching arc of episodic adventures in a medieval-inspired world. Gawayn was first publicly revealed at the Jr. market in October 2008, where it garnered early interest from broadcasters, leading to presales including deals with Disney Latin America and SRC Radio-Canada. The project was co-produced by Alphanim and France, marking Alphanim's initial collaboration with the for distribution on networks like and .

Animation and production details

The animated series Gawayn was primarily produced by (formerly Alphanim) in and Mondo TV France in , marking a key co-production for its inaugural season launched in 2009. The collaboration extended to Canadian involvement through support from funds like the Bell Broadcast and Fund for Season 2, reflecting the international scope typical of the era's children's projects. For Season 2, additional co-productions included and Eurovision Animation, alongside ongoing partnerships with , contributing to the completion of 104 episodes across both seasons between 2009 and 2013. The series employed 2D digital techniques to deliver its fantasy-adventure visuals, emphasizing fluid character movements and fantastical settings inspired by Arthurian lore. Direction for the bulk of Season 2 episodes (50 in total from 2012–2013) was handled by Christophe Pittet, with creative oversight from series creators Jan Van Rijsselberge and Fabrice Ziolkowski, who also directed select early installments. This team structure facilitated the production of dynamic action sequences, though specific budget details remain undisclosed in public records.

Episodes

Season 1

The first of Gawayn, comprising 52 episodes each approximately 13 minutes in length, originally aired from June 29, 2009, to 2011, primarily on in and beginning in March 2010 on in . This season centers on the Questers' initial efforts to reverse the curse afflicting their kingdom by finding the Crystal of Gawayn through a series of comedic and adventurous quests that highlight and personal growth among the young protagonists. The narrative arc builds progressively, with early episodes establishing the curse's origins and the group's formation, mid-season installments emphasizing alliance-building with supporting characters and overcoming environmental challenges, and the finale introducing escalating threats that hint at broader conflicts. As of 2025, detailed original air dates for most episodes remain incomplete or outdated in public records, with no significant updates since 2013; the premiere episode aired on June 29, 2009, on . Episodes are often structured in pairs, each duo forming a self-contained adventure that advances the overarching quest for the Crystal of Gawayn without resolving the curse entirely. The season's episodes can be grouped into key arcs: Episodes 1–2 introduce the curse and the Questers' first joint mission; Episodes 3–26 develop character relationships and mid-quest alliances through varied challenges like enchanted forests and mythical creatures; and Episodes 27–52 culminate in the collection of the while setting up larger antagonistic forces. Below is a table listing all 52 episodes with their English titles (as commonly referenced in international distributions), episode numbers, and available original air dates (primarily French premieres where documented; many are TBA due to limited archival data). Brief arc summaries are provided per pair to contextualize progression without plot spoilers.
EpisodeTitleOriginal Air Date (France 3 / )Arc Summary (Pair)
1Never Cross BridgeJune 29, 2009 / TBAIntroduces the 's immediate impact and the group's initial separation during a bridge-crossing quest.
2Try, Try AgainJune 29, 2009 / TBAThe team reunites after failed attempts, learning persistence in their first collaborative effort.
3Play DateTBA / TBAExplores interpersonal dynamics as the Questers navigate a deceptive playtime scenario tied to the quest.
4The Cuckoo CookTBA / TBACulinary chaos tests their resourcefulness in gathering clues for the .
5License to TBA / TBAGawayn's training mishaps highlight knightly duties amid an alliance-building side quest.
6As Hard As SnailsTBA / TBASlow-paced obstacles force in pursuing a key artifact guardian.
7A Pain in the DragonTBA / TBAEncounters with a troublesome dragon build tension in early quests.
8New TeamTBA / TBAIntegration of new allies strengthens the group for mid-season challenges.
9–10TBATBA / TBADeceptive illusions challenge trust as the quest progresses.
11–12TBATBA / TBAInternal secrets emerge during a beastly entrapment arc.
13–14TBATBA / TBAAerial adventures and riddles advance the pursuit.
15–16TBATBA / TBAFear-based trials test magical abilities and alliances.
17–18TBATBA / TBAForest perils deepen character bonds in item collection efforts.
19–20TBATBA / TBAMountainous and frozen obstacles symbolize escalating difficulties.
21–22TBATBA / TBAArtifact deceptions strain team loyalty mid-season.
23–24TBATBA / TBAAquatic realms introduce new environmental alliances.
25–26TBATBA / TBADiscovery of lost knowledge solidifies mid-arc progress.
27–28TBATBA / TBAMaritime threats heighten stakes for the .
29–30TBATBA / TBA encounters complicate final preparations.
31–32TBATBA / TBA trials build resilience against emerging threats.
33–34TBATBA / TBAVolcanic hazards test endurance in curse-reversal pushes.
35–36TBATBA / TBASpectral challenges reveal deeper layers.
37–38TBATBA / TBAMaze navigation symbolizes alliance consolidation.
39–40TBATBA / TBACompetitive events foreshadow larger kingdom conflicts.
41–42TBATBA / TBAUnderground shadows introduce subtle antagonist hints.
43–44TBATBA / TBAElevated realms advance the finale's setup.
45–46TBATBA / TBAKey acquisitions intensify the quest convergence.
47–48TBATBA / TBAReturning foes escalate threats to the quests.
49–50TBATBA / TBAStormy culminations unite the team against looming dangers.
51–52TBATBA / TBAFinale pairs pursue the but unveil greater perils for future seasons.
This structure maintains high-level context for the season's progression, with the quests fostering growth in characters like Gawayn and Princess Gwendolyn through repeated trials. The incomplete air date records reflect the series' age and limited digital archiving for children's programming from that era.

Season 2

Season 2 of Gawayn comprises 52 episodes and represents a continuation of the Questers' adventures in their quest to reverse the curse on Princess Gwendolyn while confronting escalating threats from the Duke of Amaraxos. Aired primarily in 2012–2013 on French channels Canal+ Family and Gulli, the season shifts focus toward broader magical confrontations, including pursuits of powerful artifacts like the Great Book of Magic, and emphasizes themes of alliance-building against the Duke's schemes. This progression contrasts with Season 1's foundational quests by introducing more complex, multi-faceted challenges that test the group's ingenuity and teamwork. The series totals 104 episodes across two seasons. The season's narrative arcs evolve gradually: early episodes revisit and expand on magical artifacts and personal rivalries with the , such as enchanted instruments and deceptive disguises; mid-season plots delve into environmental and technological threats, like eco-disasters and alien interferences orchestrated by the ; later episodes escalate to multi-realm dangers, including time shifts and monstrous transformations, culminating in efforts to stabilize the kingdom of against ongoing invasions by the Duke's forces. Representative paired episodes highlight advanced , for instance, "The Great Bake-Off" and "Do the ," where the Questers lure the Great Book of using culinary spells but face chaotic backfires from the Duke's interference, underscoring the season's blend of humor and high-stakes sorcery. Production for Season 2 involved new co-producers, including , Eurovision Animation, and Ben & Saatchi, alongside returning studios like Alphanim, which contributed to an upgraded animation style with enhanced visuals and fluid action sequences compared to the first . As of 2025, comprehensive air date records remain incomplete, with many episodes listed as TBA, though select broadcasts occurred weekly starting in 2012.
EpisodeTitleAir Date
1Mandoline ChampionTBA
2Duke Yes Duke!TBA
3Xiao In LoveTBA
4Doctor RoddyTBA
5The Animal ConventionTBA
6Smooch Or Not Too SmoochTBA
7Supersized RexTBA
8Shopping FrenzyTBA
9The Great Bake-OffTBA
10TBA
11Miss PrincessTBA
12Eco QuestersTBA
13Baby QuestersDecember 1, 2012
14Roddy's Best FriendDecember 8, 2012
15Computer BugTBA
16Captain Roddy, Go!TBA
17Baby QuestersTBA
18!TBA
19Alien ContactTBA
20The ShiftersTBA
21Quack QuackTBA
22Super QuestersTBA
23Night at the CastleTBA
24TBA
25TBA
26Teddy MonsterTBA
27New and Improved QuestersTBA
28Sandwich and SaladTBA
29Second ChanceTBA
30The Arm of SteelTBA
31The PurseTBA
32The Efficiency ExpertTBA
33Roddy the NastyTBA
34TBA
35TBA
36RabbitvilleTBA
37Do the TBA
38Copycat TBA
39TBATBA
40The Duke's MotherTBA
41The FanTBA
42Monster's BallTBA
43Slipped My MindTBA
44Herbal CureTBA
45Happiest Day of Her LifeTBA
46The Sixth QuesterTBA
47Gwen SmackdownTBA
48Sweet DreamsTBA
49 ManiaTBA
50Fantastic IslandTBA
51Curse of TBA
52Fun HouseTBA
Episode titles and structure are drawn from official distribution listings, with summaries for key examples derived from descriptions emphasizing magical pursuits and alliances, such as in "Alien Contact," where Xiao Long leads a rescue from extraterrestrial captors allied with the , illustrating the season's expanded threat scope.

Broadcast and distribution

Original release

Gawayn premiered in France on June 20, 2009, on , where Season 1 episodes aired in daily and weekly slots as part of children's programming blocks. The 13-minute episodes were typically paired to form 26-minute segments suitable for broadcast. The series launched in on starting March 1, 2010, following the French release as part of the co-production agreement. As a co-production involving , Gawayn's initial airings there occurred between 2010 and 2013 on Radio-Canada, aligning with the overall production timeline. Season 2 continued the run in 2010 on before shifting networks. The series concluded its original broadcast in 2013, with no revivals or comprehensive home media releases documented in production records.

International broadcasts

Following its original French premiere on , Gawayn expanded to several European markets with localized dubs. In the , the series aired on starting in 2010. In , it premiered on Clan TVE in 2010 under the title El cristal de Gawayn, featuring a Spanish dub. Germany followed in 2009 with broadcasts on KiKA, including a German-language version. These expansions helped introduce the show to broader European audiences through public and children's channels. Beyond Europe, Gawayn reached other regions, including on ABC3 beginning in 2010, where it aired both seasons in English. In , variants of began broadcasting the series in 2009 as Los aventureros: En busca de Gawayn, with a Latin American Spanish dub. Asian markets saw airings in on starting in 2014 and in on local networks, often with Japanese and Korean dubs to suit regional viewers. These deals contributed to the show's global footprint. The English dub was produced by Ocean Studios in , facilitating broadcasts in English-speaking territories. Title variations occurred in some markets, such as "The Questers" in certain English versions. By , Gawayn had been distributed internationally through various licensing agreements. Dubbing efforts emphasized local cultural adaptations while preserving the core fantasy adventure narrative. As of 2025, the series lacks widespread availability on major streaming platforms like or beyond official episode uploads on the Gaumont channel. Some international markets received only partial season releases, limiting full access in those regions.

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