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17a Two Russian doll-like articles between freeman and noble (5) ????E
28a Doctors reckon thousand lost (old money) (5) O???R

think 28 is oncer

17a) thete possibly.

How about TH(AN)E. Two articles "within each other"

Yes that's better Jolan....I couldn't parse mine properly.

gaperon is correct with 'oncer' (old money)

Doctors reckon thousand lost (old money)

doctors = anagram indicator.
rec(k)on (anag of this)
take away the 'K' (thousand)

oncer (ˈwʌnsə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]

— n
1. ( Brit ) (formerly) a one-pound note

I've got two linked ones left, and I think that both of them are ones that need to be preceded by girls' names. Any HINTS please?
22ac Be thankful for indulgent sort at bar. (7)
*?B?E?S
22dn Keep recycling articles as an entertainer? (6)
*?G?L?
(* indicates the letter in common)
I've looked and looked, but can only see 5 of the "odd" clues - 7 are needed!

This unemployed man keeps balls in the air.

both answers in clue above chrise.

Could the common letter be J?

Nice hint, shooty - I can see the answers you are hinting at, but have I missed girls elxewhere?