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- ↑ Gibson, Owen (August 29, 2012). "Stephen Hawking to feature as narrator at Paralympic opening ceremony". The Guardian.
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- ↑ "Central announces its new Vice Presidents". The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Graeae's Jenny Sealey among winners of Neurodiverse Review Awards" . The Stage.
