Across
1
Ambassador snatches back dossier, second in existence? (4-4)
5
Something to inspire sexy guy between foxtrot and tango (6)
9
Flower deity adopting mediaeval king? (9)
11
Recognising no limits in a talk about buttocks (5)
12
Source of moving air? A foul, stormy March ahead (12)
15
Love idol eagerly taken from behind (4)
16
Somewhat distracted, put Option A (2,2,1,5)
18
Neighbourhood meeting sculptor held for bishop in centre of hall (5,5)
19
Hats off to synod, appointing radical figure of authority (4)
21
Several drinks do take out reserves (6,6)
24
One or more of Damon Gough’s tapes (5)
25
What breakfast waiter brings forward when beat? (5,4)
26
In the course of a number of years, singer slips (6)
27
Passionate old soldier subdues macho types (8)
Down
1
Boss, maybe, whom you ring personally at progressive locations (4)
2
Curious Olivier cameo impresses child performers (4,5,5)
3
A little latitude given over term of treaty? (6)
4
Why buy wrapping paper now? (3,3,7)
6
Means to cover boobs – a new cycling trimmer (8)
7
Possibly make best start round if e.g. batting? (3,2,5,4)
8
Sign criminal’s rolled off liquor pot (2,4,4)
10
On set of Twins cameraman might look back in surprise (2,1,6,4)
13
US-owned property addressing the matter of draught beer, say (4,6)
17
Lasting until dawn in ships lightermen unloaded (3-5)
20
Prepare to drive towards green Chesterfield? (6)
23
Parody of Hell’s Kitchen (4)