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- 1 2 3 John Lloyd, John Mitchinson and Piers Fletcher (17 March 2008). QI – The B Series: "Banter" (Audio Commentary) (DVD). BBC and Warner Music Entertainment. EAN 5051442692020.
- ↑ John Lloyd and John Mitchinson (6 November 2006). QI – The Complete First Series: "Factoids" (Audio Commentary) (DVD). BBC and 2entertain. EAN 5014503232528.
- 1 2 "The People Behind QI". QI. Archived from the original on 25 March 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
- ↑ Wolf, Ian. "QI – Production Details, Plus Regular Cast and Crew". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 11 March 2009.