LOTS of cold solving on this one! I have 27 answers so far but am in no position to start attempting the grid fill. Need a few more 8 & 9 letter answers. Any clues on:
Popular series omitting buffoon once working as a domestic (House/home something?)
Take loan, once arranged, in bleak process (can't get 'operation' out of my mind, but don't think it's correct)
Echoing, high pressure, noisy swoosh goes with neon gas (is it 'p???ing'?)
Preparation for Andalusian horse is beginning to look like a watery mess (shambles?)
Force likely to be recognised