Across
7
Handle cross from the right – then hit on the counter (8)
9
Set includes finale from Freddie Mercury for example (6)
10
Risky moment to discard jack (4)
11
Instrument in crate partner opens (7-3)
12
Split’s extremely Croatian – filled with passion (6)
14
Small functions initially giving warm, intimate feeling (8)
15
President I see hosting supporter’s meeting with starter for Manchester City (7,7)
20
Cuppa, no milk – son replaces last of hot water? (5,3)
22
Gasp on getting into tub (6)
23
I time chat about taking R and R whimsically (10)
24
Hence almost red raw (4)
25
Broadcast of TV show, Porridge for instance (6)
26
Showing Europe’s upset about vote (8)
Down
1
Volkswagen is on order for driver, say (4,4)
2
Occasionally Barry may host (4)
3
Agreement of terms for you and Aardman – Nick Park oddly overlooked (6)
4
Party time for those who’ve been on white powder? (5-3)
5
A celebrant working in place of worship (10)
6
Criminals regularly flood bogs on the outside (6)
8
Lad eating unlimited lunch – keep children’s party favourite? (6,6)
13
Somehow leave cult leader to try meat (4,6)
16
Skilfully hiding rising chaos in congress (8)
18
Connected to writing an American volume on biggest part of Amtrak railway (8)
21
Retired doctor breaking into concrete storeroom (6)
22
Writers describing record muscles (6)
24
Band remains supporting Oasis, essentially (4)