Across
1
Type of book that's difficult to finance (8)
5
Trap Scotsman returning computer peripheral (6)
9
Group of players with wrinkles removed from the limelight (9)
11
Safe stretch of water, that's what we hear (5)
12
Joining forces, Queen stops internees legging it (5-7)
15
Ancient God's aching back (4)
16
Shortages briefly alarm conurbations (10)
18
Pretend to stage part of play? (3,2,2,3)
19
Very large component of management retiring (4)
21
Worker at counter notes price — it's appalling (12)
24
A bit of leg tasting strong after last of breast (5)
25
Shoot mad miner in entrance (9)
26
Go round with books in class (6)
27
Pious tear always covered up (8)
Down
1
He entertains a lot of people (4)
2
Conclusion of those supporting free travel? (4)
3
Coming through arch, Nutmeg will wave (6)
4
Snooty prisoner sent down? (13)
6
Rising church still full of enthusiasm (8)
7
Crosses bustling circus, avoiding small holes (10)
8
Island's foolhardy commanders on wheels (10)
10
Doctor insured to accommodate particular health worker (8,5)
13
Last of minor repairs to broken hospital equipment (10)
14
Request to screenwriter to submit work, as afterthought? (10)
17
Picture showing erection of bridges stolen (8)
20
Like Greek character about to have a dream (6)
22
PM's spoken of "complex network, difficult to leave" (4)
23
Proceeded north in rainy season (4)