1 across. Prisoner finally does bird over murder. 7 letters.
5 across. Spooner’s old man wagered unrecoverable liability. 3 letters and 4 letters.
10 across. Wind in America goes the other way. 1-5 letters.
11 across. A power tool they hope to get in. 8 letters.
12 across. Thick walls collapsing here in ancient Rome. 3 letters.
13 across. Seafood swindle pursued by detective. 6 letters.
14 across. Available after pound fell. 5 letters and 3 letters.
15 across. Quietly ring back to get checked. 5 letters.
16 across. Record a beat on the radio, calculating power. 9 letters.
19 across. Produce – and handle – Elton John for instance. 5 letters and 4 letters.
21 across. Threatening look from member of parliament on select committee for starters. 5 letters.
24 across. Rival Pope made strange claims about religious books. 8 letters.
26 across. Hulk director’s detailed tip to actor – one with a line? 6 letters.
27 across. When half-cut, draw back tattoo. 3 letters.
28 across. Heriot Watt, Edinburgh ultimately struggling until now. 8 letters.
29 across. Frosty Spike Milligan scene with actor, Oliver Reed taking only seconds. 6 letters.
30 across. Drunkenly mess up one line, using skirts to monkey around. 7 letters.
31 across. Maybe Magnum’s close to his nose. 7 letters.

