7a
Painted me in hat going round Norway
(6)
8a
Something dealing with blow received during trip mostly gets show of gratitude
(8)
9a
Unfortunate drill with taser going wrong
(10)
10a
Random poor delivery from bowler not fully capturing length
(4)
11a
Affectionate female working with Director
(4)
12a
One’s top performer in China using false name perhaps
(10)
13a
Blush regarding daughter being found in lair
(6)
15a
Gloomy doctor became prominent
(6)
18a
Good number led by singer completely
(10)
20a
Supplies more promotional material doubling content
(4)
22a
Plane perhaps in small group losing height
(4)
23a
One eliminates energy caught in part of engine
(10)
25a
That woman’s collecting recordings - with time they’re no longer trendy
(8)
26a
Two different views of water bird
(6)
Down
1d
Can love an expression of vigour
(6)
2d
Old requirement to include special documentation meeting little opposition
(8)
3d
Saki penned satire ultimately a source of inspiration
(4)
4d
Visionary American attached to Yard in challenge
(10)
5d
Half-heartedly distribute new plants around gardens favouring some areas?
(6)
6d
Points about predatory bird? They drag
(8)
8d
Curtailed the run - it results in sore spots
(6)
12d
Correct two-thirds of French students about the old Russian scientist
(10)
14d
Blows up generals in explosion
(8)
16d
Aware revamped doll has to stir interest again
(8)
17d
Tries to support small cuts
(6)
19d
Lines found on mug picked up in city once
(6)
21d
Ill-fated party protest possibly given wrong direction
(6)
24d
Politician apprehended by two African soldiers
(4)
