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- ↑ Lyn Gardner, Pete and Dud: Come Again, The Guardian (London), March 14, 2006 (review) Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ↑ Mark Shenton, Pete and Dud: Come Again, The Stage, March 8, 2006 (review) Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ↑ Methuen playtext Retrieved 2012-04-17.
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