Across
7
Group of 3 that is following yours truly to swim across the Channel (9)
8
Stars participating in trashy drama (5)
9
Potter's follow-up shot can't be fast, pocketing white second (9,6)
10
Sordid, in the main? Crikey! (5)
12
In the kitchen, moistens 9 3 (6)
13
Touring Switzerland, female with pride leaves current place of one of the 9 3 (4,4)
14
Setter's embraced by pop diva, having adult fantasy! (7)
17
Where to study mawkish stuff in highly valued company (7)
20
Two insects biting horse, a whopper (8)
22
Pastry is a new filling food (6)
24
Deprived of love, Marx has yen for one of the 9 3 (5)
25
Torch along with others caught in vision (3,6)
27
Separating from 9 creature during water sport (9)
Down
1
Comeback of Cameron in extremely ashen state (6)
2
Handyman has bit of dope and round belly (8)
4
Ludicrous guy bored by one's article in Paris Match (7)
5
One of the 9 3 disheartened wordy French author no end (6)
6
Guarantor for one disinclined to disburse? (8)
11
About to enter hospital for medical examination (4)
15
Ambassador reverent about Elizabeth's coat sounded like an ass (8)
16
Maybe study Othello in revolutionary manner (4)
18
Win over clubs playing and failing around noon (8)
19
Photos capturing house in French or US capital (7)
21
9 creature elevating English wit (6)
22
Formidable female criminal's wrapping paper (6)
23
Hard to crack misleading words by Times puzzle setter (6)