Smart surgeon's initial priority … (5,3)

… it follows getting shot in bar (6)

Excited at a rusty example of art (8)

Detective finds headless writer in vessel (6)

Clouds naturally impair most bright images at first (5)

Break down energy cable protecting fodder (2,7)

Blast the city into pieces; it ensures fidelity (8,4)

Relocate series for available players (8,4)

According to staff, medical department is secure (9)

Badly crafted section stretches to cover inflated figures (5)

Failure to attend meal — that hurts (2,4)

Final trial reportedly overwhelmed witness (4,4)

One can cure skin — or damage it, perhaps? (6)

Person agreeing to put together dope record (8)

Risky location for company hiding a transgression (6)

Old military type deserting Essex after mutiny (2-4)

After resolving our sins he provides support (9)

Off the record, international body had an impact (12)

Sweetheart changing name to Oscar? That's rubbish! (5)

Ridiculous, as diners get packed in like this (8)

Shelters damaged tree covered in grasses (8)

Restrain characters promising rewards, if sent on (5,7)

You get no thanks opposing such willing consent! (3,6)

Quick way to eliminate cockroach perhaps (4,2,2)

Engineers rig sonar to show location of soldiers (8)

In France, here is the most remote (6)

Raleigh, for one, makes change after wife … (6)

… came to approve in great admiration (5)