Across
1
Reveal end of world is not far away (8)
5
A group of bosses ready to travel? (6)
9
Coachmen transported American people (8)
10
Food in pub for needy type? (6)
12
Material in short letter — broken heart initially exposed in it (11)
15
Report of floral tribute for ex-BBC head (5)
17
Ash found on the beach? (9)
18
The religious leader crossing river brings drink containers (9)
19
Pin I have put in to join sides of raft (5)
20
Peer at one spitting words in church? (5,6)
24
Run repeatedly to bring last message (3-3)
25
Form of madness, say, associated with sultanate the reverse of excellent (8)
26
Sailor's container wrapped in poor paper (6)
27
Speaks by street, speaks with hesitation (8)
Down
1
Late decree — ordered to slow down (10)
2
Gives a brief account of tot with mum on hikes? (10)
3
Get going having demolished a meal (5)
4
Barren region with dearths — area's suffering (6,6)
6
Tower officer is no vegetarian (9)
7
Legendary ship making a river journey (4)
8
Some splendid artificial flower in Devon (4)
11
Right away I start fights stupidly (2,5,5)
13
Handing over a vehicle (10)
14
These leaders could be real idiots (10)
16
Munching hay, animal in high-up region (9)
21
Pay to get clock, say, put up (5)
22
Beam when brat is beaten (1-3)
23
Fellow in sparkling entertainment (4)