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- ↑ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi?regexp=Programming%3a+The+Professional+Touch&loadpics=on [ dead link ]
- 1 2 3 "RVG Interviews: Steve Turner". 26 April 2019.
- 1 2 "Steve Turner (Graftgold) - Interview". Arcade Attack. 26 January 2018.
- ↑ "Steve Turner bio". Universal Videogame List.
