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Stuck on 1d: Like depressed viewers note rate rising. Got d-e-/s-t

and 13d: Like rest after hard work with the Spanish sage. Got -e-l/-a---d. It looks like Real Madrid. Really?

and 28a: Ivy the bandleader accepts one blessing. Got B---s-n. Benson is in there somewhere?

Only certain of28a

Ivy Benson bandleader

Benison is a blessing

Could 1d be Deep Set? You can have deep set eyes but i really can't see the rest of the clue or why.

1d deep-set (te+speed reversed)?

13d: not Real Madrid, but WELL EARNED (w=work,el=Sp.the,learned=sage adj.)!!!

Well done,gk on 13d.

Would you advise me about using w for work? I can't find the abb. in Chambers and wondered if it's normal practice.

Sorry, it stands for "with" here (then you have rest after hard work as def. for w-earned, OK?)

Thanks, gk.

As always, very helpful and educational. Benisons to all.