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- 1 2 3 Neil Cooper (31 October 2018). "Play tells the inspiring story of political couple Aneurin Bevan and Jennie Lee". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "Meredydd Barker". Theatre in Wales. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
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- ↑ "Nye and Jennie 2018 | Theatr na nÓg". www.theatr-nanog.co.uk. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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