Across
1
Someone threatening? Chaps race confusedly (7)
5
What's round a field? (6)
9
Poet provides something for the gravy (8)
10
Conspirator against Caesar not socially acceptable or cordial (6)
12
New monastic plan gets people grumbling (12)
15
Dawn sees bird activity, including frantic stir (5,5)
17
Sailor — deserter heading west (3)
19
Something sticky in place (3)
20
A very quiet centre adapted to accommodate one learner (10)
22
They talk a lot about fights involving mad member of party (12)
26
The writer is vehicle for poetic form (6)
27
Assessed honeyed drink — certainly can be swallowed (8)
28
End of contribution strange — editor made a mistake? (6)
29
Line established by man on beat (7)
Down
1
Participating in film, obscure crowds (4)
2
Small number performing in middle of the day (4)
3
Study types who can act as companions (8)
4
Manage at university to make approach (3-2)
6
Flat areas I located in maps (6)
7
Film-maker and scientist embracing opponents at table (10)
8
No hard way for the idle rich? (4,6)
11
Frothy stuff subsequently outside hospital (6)
13
Adversity of a female, untrue story engaging learner (10)
14
Announced calm period in broadcast (10)
16
Corrupt mischief-maker floating on river (6)
18
Storyteller nears end that's complicated (8)
21
Adapt a melody for the audience (6)
23
Hidden? With lid off, open to view (5)
24
Time to regret being loyal (4)
25
Passage — notice surmounts it (4)