Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM

Got plans today, John​​​?

[Header Wave ] Got plans today, John? Superstar Becky Hill says: join a Paddle-Out Protest and be part of something seriously powerful! ✊🌊 [Video still of Becky Hill ] Come along and connect with fellow water lovers. Feel the electric energy. Witness people power. And be part of the fight to end s…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Paddle-Out Protests are TOMORROW

[Header Wave ] TODAY... we're celebrating [13 new swim spots ] officially protected in England! 🌊🎉 And TOMORROW... will see thousands of us take to the water at a record-breaking 56 Paddle-Outs (and Paddle-Ins) across the UK! ✊📢 It's a pretty unique and special feeling to be standing alongside every…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Breaking: King confirms Clean Water Bill

[Header Wave ] BREAKING: The Clean Water Bill has been confirmed in the King’s Speech - but risks locking in the same broken system. More details below. But first an important update: due to today’s tragic incident in Brighton, the Paddle-Out Protest there is cancelled. Our thoughts are with everyo…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 9, 2026 at 7:51 AM

Your presence matters

[Header Wave ] Hi John, Next week, the King will announce the government's new Water Reform Bill - a rare chance to fix the broken, privatised water system in England and Wales. But unless we kick up a fuss, it'll be nothing more than a whitewash, locking us into a system where the sewage scandal r…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM

ZERO water company prosecutions

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, This is outrageous. [A new Channel 4 investigation ] has revealed that thousands of sewage pollution investigations carried out by the Environment Agency over the last five years have resulted in a grand total of zero water company prosecutions. That's right,…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Big wins + bold plans

[Header Wave ] Hi John , April was a big month! From touring Wales and Scotland ahead of the elections, smashing our Sick of the System appeal last week, to cheering on our incredible SAS runners at the London Marathon - there’s been no shortage of momentum. 💥 Now it’s May - our fave time of year.…

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  Giles, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM

I’m not sure we’re going to make it

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John, I have one very quick and urgent question for you today: will you donate whatever you can to our [Sick of the System Big Give Appeal ] , before the deadline closes tomorrow? If you can, just hit this big red button now: [Yes, I can help! ] John, I’m going to le…

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  Sophie Hellyer, Professional Surfer + Sewage Survivor · [email protected]

April 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM

24 hours to donate, 24 hours in A&E

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] SOS. 48 HOURS. £77,000 TO GO. John, we’re calling on every water lover in this incredible community to help urgently push this over the line. Every pound you give to the Sick of the System Big Give Appeal will be DOUBLED. This is our moment to push for the Water Refor…

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  CEO of Thames-ish Water · [email protected]

April 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM

LEAKED

FROM: REDACTED @thames-ish-water.co.uk TO: [email protected] SUBJECT: RE: RE: RE: RE: Lunch Hi REDACTED , Firstly — tremendous lunch. The turbot was extraordinary. Let’s do it again soon. Quick update on the latest disaster after Channel 4’s antics and everyone’s be…

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  Jo, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM

Lies, cover-ups, and the cost of speaking out

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] “In many cases, water bosses are actively discouraging the reporting of spills” (Gary Carter, GMB National Officer) “...the negligent actions of water bosses in allowing sewage dumping to rocket has exposed their own workers to physical and verbal violence.” (Gary Car…

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  Chanel Cresswell, BAFTA winning actor · [email protected]

April 23, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Why acting in Dirty Business changed everything for me.

For just 6 more days, every single pound you donate to our [Sick of the System Big Give appeal ] will be doubled - can you help? [Yes - every donation DOUBLED! ] Hi John, I’m Chanel Cresswell and I played Hanna Swift in Channel 4’s Dirty Business . She was based on the real-life whistleblower who…

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  Giles, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 11:48 AM

7 days to clean up this dirty business

[Sick of the System banner ] AHHGGRR! No, I haven't leant on my keyboard. That’s just the sound of the collective rage I’m hearing at SAS HQ right now after Channel 4s Dirty Business aired. Because this community is absolutely FURIOUS about the state of our waterways. From coastlines to riverbanks …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM

“This is what activism is all about”

[Header Wave ] On Saturday 16th May, thousands of people across the UK will take to the water and shorelines for the Paddle-Out Protests. Wondering what it’s like to be part of it, John? Powerful. Welcoming. Full of energy. A community coming together, driven by one shared goal: To end sewage pol…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Join a Paddle-Out Protest near you!

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John, are you ready to stand with us and raise your voice in the fight to end sewage pollution? 🌊📢 We’re calling on you to be part of something truly unforgettable. On May 16, we're gearing up for the biggest and most impactful Paddle-Out Protests on record! And we’d l…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

April 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Got plans this Easter weekend?

[Header Wave ] Hey John , the long Easter weekend is finally here! 🙌 Whether you're heading to the coast or taking it slow, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with the places we love - and take action to protect them. 🌊 Planning to go for a surf or a dip? Don't forget to [check our app ] to stay s…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM

How clean is your swim spot?

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, After watching [Dirty Business ] , have you found yourself wondering how clean your local beach or river swim spot really is? You’re not alone. We’ve heard from so many people asking the same question. The problem? Most wild swimming spots across the UK aren’…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Smells of water company spin 💩

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Today, water companies will tell you they dumped less sewage last year. The latest [Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data ] shows a drop in sewage spill duration in 2025. On the surface, this is great. Reduced sewage spills means cleaner water. But is this an …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM

Expose the plastic polluters

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Last week, we revealed the truth about the UK’s worst plastic polluters in our [Brand Audit ] . Now it’s time to call them out and [#ReturnToOffender ] . Because these brands aren’t just polluting our beaches, rivers and streets - they’re busy telling us how…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Top polluting brands REVEALED

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Think the only dirty business in the UK is our water companies? Think again. For years, the world’s biggest brands have told us they’re tackling plastic pollution. They’ve made bold promises. Set shiny targets. Claimed they’re “part of the solution.” But our …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Exposed: illegal sewage dumps

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Our [latest investigation ] has uncovered something deeply alarming. 🚨 In 2025, water companies discharged sewage illegally on dry days for more than 204,000 hours across England. Even more shocking - thousands of those hours occurred at bathing waters offici…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM

We’re taking govt to court

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, We’ve spent decades fighting for cleaner, safer waters. But the government in England and Wales are trying to rewrite the rules in a way that could leave some of our most loved beaches, rivers and lakes “too polluted to protect” . These dangerous changes to t…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Spring into action

[Header Wave ] Hi John , It’s been a heavy couple of weeks with sewage pollution dominating headlines. But as the days get lighter and brighter, there’s something powerful about this time of year. 🌱 Spring is the season of fresh starts - and a perfect moment to get outside and take action for our b…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

March 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM

Support Julie & Reuben's call to govt

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Something important has happened - and it’s because of people like you. Channel 4’s [Dirty Business ] has shone a new light on the sewage scandal, showing the real human impact to the world. The stories are everywhere. The public mood has shifted. And this c…

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  Reuben, ex-surfer from Devon · [email protected]

February 26, 2026 at 8:17 AM

I got sick surfing in dirty water

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, It’s Reuben here. You might recognise me from Channel 4’s [Dirty Business ] series - the final episode aired last night (but you can watch it all [here ] ). [Reuben with his family ] Surfing wasn’t just a hobby for me - it shaped my work, where I lived, who I…

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  Chris Hines, SAS Co-Founder · [email protected]

February 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Dirty Business reveals the truth

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, If you’re feeling outraged after watching [Dirty Business ] , that feeling matters. It's disgusting that water companies are STILL profiting from dumping sewage into our seas and rivers. That the government stands by while people get sick and families are to…

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  Julie, Heather's mum · [email protected]

February 24, 2026 at 6:32 AM

Heather’s story isn’t over

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, I’m Heather Preen’s mum, Julie. If you watched the first episode of [Dirty Business ] on Channel 4 last night, you’ll already know a bit about my story. My daughter Heather was eight years old when she died during a family holiday to Dawlish. She contracted E…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

February 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Tonight, the truth comes out

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Tonight, the dirty truth will be exposed, like never before. For more than 30 years, water companies have put corporate profit before public health - and we’ve all been paying the price. Like us, you know that sewage pollution makes people sick. That it des…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

February 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Big things to watch, coming soon

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, BIG things are coming - starting with [Dirty Business ] , a major new Channel 4 series exposing the devastating impact of the sewage crisis, driven by profit-hungry water companies (launching Monday at 9pm - don't miss it!) From hard-hitting TV to grassroots …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

February 14, 2026 at 10:32 AM

Could 13 new swim spots get protected?

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, We’re this close to gaining 13 new official bathing waters in England! 🤏 Thanks to the incredible communities campaigning across the country, 13 swim spots are up for ✨official✨ bathing water designation. And 10 of these are local communities we've been worki…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Take action against Starmer’s weak sewage plan

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Are you fed up with sewage pollution, rising bills, and a water industry that keeps rewarding failure? The government’s [Vision For Water ] White Paper claims to be bold reform of the broken system. But beneath the headlines, it leaves the same profit-driven…

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  Louise, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

February 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Will your MP take a stand over sewage?

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, A few weeks ago, we told you the truth about the government’s sewage plan, the so-called [Vision for Water ] . They’re spinning it as “the biggest overhaul in a generation” - while quietly locking in the same broken, profit-first system that’s been dumping se…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM

Sick of water bills rising?

[Header Wave ] Hi John , January brought big storms, solid swell - and far too many sewage alerts on [our app ] . Once again, pollution stopped us from safely enjoying our wild waters. 💩 And now, just one week after the Government unveiled its weak Vision For Water , households are being hit with y…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM

It's nearly time... 🏃🌊

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] [Runners with dog ] Something big is building, John 🏃🌊 It's nearly time. [Run 47 Miles in Feb ] starts THIS SUNDAY - just 5 days to go. More than 1,600 people have already joined the challenge, raising £22,800 to protect our seas and rivers. And February hasn’t even st…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 20, 2026 at 4:34 PM

This White Paper is a total whitewash

[Header Wave ] Hi John, Today the government released a [White Paper ] , in what it’s calling “ the biggest overhaul of the water system in a generation .” Let’s not dress this sh*t up. This White Paper is a total WHITEWASH . After years of sewage pollution, record spills, rising bills and thousan…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM

I'm running 47 miles because...

[Header Wave ] Across the UK, Ocean Activists are getting ready to walk, run or jog [47 miles in Feb ] to raise funds to end sewage pollution. The 47 miles represent the 4.7 million hours of sewage poured into our waterways in 2024. 🤬 But with the Water Reform Bill coming this year, we have a big…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM

Can you protect your swim spot?

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, New year, new goals? How about protecting the place you love to swim, surf or play? 🌊 Whether it’s your local river, beach or lake, we support communities across the UK to [apply for Bathing Water Status ] . That means regular water quality monitoring, greate…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

January 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM

New year, new challenge?

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Happy New Year, John! As 2026 gets underway, you might be thinking about what you want more of this year. Feeling stronger. Staying motivated. Spending more time outdoors. Doing something that actually matters . ✨ What if this was the year you became the most resilient…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Join our new running challenge!

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] [Run 47 miles in February ] Hi John, Feeling those cold, dark evenings? Finding it harder to get outdoors - or in the water? What if you could turn that winter slump into something powerful? We’ve got the perfect challenge to get your heart racing and legs moving, all …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Your impact in 2025

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] What a year. What an impact. John, this is your doing! Every protest, paddle-out, clean-up, email sent and voice raised helped power our movement. In our 35th year, you stood shoulder to shoulder to challenge profiteering polluters, take on plastic and sewage pollutio…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM

'Tis the season to get outside

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, ‘Tis the season to get outdoors with loved ones and stand up for the places we love. 🌊 This month, we’ve packed your newsletter with ways to take action, stay informed, and feel inspired over the festive break. Dive into: 👀 A taste of what’s to come with next …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Thank you 🦞

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Wow. John, we did it! 🎉 We smashed our £100k [People vs. Plastic Big Give Appeal ] target. Thank you! We totally get it that not everyone is able to donate. That's why this community is SO epic. You all chip in in whatever way you can. Whether it's writing to your MP, …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM

BREAKING: A lethal dose of plastic 📣

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John, I wasn’t planning on emailing you again so soon, but I need to be completely honest: We’re really worried we won’t hit the target for our [People vs Plastic Big Give Appeal ] . And if we don’t, we’ll lose out on our full matched funding pot - money that could DO…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM

48 hours to go. Let's get this over the line.

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John - it’s time to go all in. We’re getting closer, but we're still over £35k away from hitting our £100k goal in the [People vs. Plastic ] Big Give Appeal! And now we’re down to the last 48 hours - the clock. is. ticking. So if you’ve been meaning to donate but hav…

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  Dani, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM

Brace yourself: this will make you angry...

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John, the dedication of this community blows me away, every single time. This year alone, our Million Mile Clean volunteers have removed 60,617kgs of plastic from our coastline. ✊ That’s the equivalent of around 22,000 bin bags! Try fitting that in your wheelie bin… …

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  Team SAS...sort of · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Hello from Coca-Cola!

John, wow, it’s so great to be emailing you. Because what a summer we’ve had at Coca-Cola. We had an absolute blast in Geneva at the Global Plastics Treaty. I know! What was the world’s worst plastic polluter (6 years in a row!) doing at an international meeting of governments aimed at reducing pl…

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  Emma, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM

I don't want you to miss this

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John , did you see Giles’ email about our HUGE opportunity this week to crush plastic pollution? For just 6 more days, every single pound you donate to our [People vs. Plastic Big Give Appeal ] will be immediately doubled until we hit our target. Can you help? [Yes, I…

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  Giles, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM

One week to get DRASTIC on plastic

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] [] Dead fish. Choked birds. Plastic filling up our rivers, our seas - even our bloodstreams. John, this isn’t a rubbish accident. It’s a choice made for profit by politicians and mega-corporations, happy to flood our waterways with single use plastic , while telling us…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

November 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Final call for a FREE sticker📣

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] John, it's your last chance to claim your FREE Surfers Against Sewage sticker! They're not sticking around for much longer 😉 so don't wait to claim yours! [Last chance for a FREE sticker ] Wear your ocean activism with pride [] We want to get the message out loud and…

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM

New film just launched 👀

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] Hi John, Your exclusive first look at the [Thames Swim Against Sewage ] film has landed! 👀 This isn’t just any swim. It’s a full-throttle, drama-packed, sickness-dodging, sweat-and-tears challenge. It follows eight determined swimmers taking on 200km of the Thames to …

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  Team SAS, Surfers Against Sewage · [email protected]

November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Choose the ocean, not discounts

[Surfers Against Sewage logo ] [Finisterre's Blue Friday ] Hi John, If you’re anything like us, Black Friday sparks a mix of mild anxiety and a deep *sigh* at what the world has become. So let us introduce BLUE Friday - where we choose the ocean over discounts and actually feel good about it. 💙 To …

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