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- ↑ Caitlyn Dewar. "BAFTA Scotland: Limbo, Line of Duty and Run lead nominations". The Herald. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ↑ "BAFTA Scotland Awards 2021: Winners Announced". BAFTA. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.