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I didn`t notice the misprint. it should be 1980`s - the Robbie is Coltrane. mags.

Hi everyone
18a was a 1950's HIT song by Little Richard.
the SERIES was of the same name and starred Robbie Coltraine.
Thanks for explaining "Outback" clue.
20 d is an opera contained in the words "of Austrian"

Hi Devonian, the programme I have for 18A is about 'The Majestics' - a Scots rock 'n' roll band. The two words in the answer rhyme, hope that's a help!

Lainey

Thanks Lainey - when I twigged that the year was a misprint, I remembered watching the show in the 80's. However I am stuck on 4d "Professor experienced fall" I have *r*m*e*, can find words to fit but they doen't seem to go with the clue. Further clues please.

Hi devonian
I don't have R for the second letter.

Thanks Chrise - second letter is now 'L', but that gives two possible words - experienced how ?

It's a little loose, but I read it as "encountered".

I assume you have the game-playing Professor?

Chrise - thanks again, I hadn't thought of Cluedo, so now makes sense

Struggled this week I'm ashamed to say.! Certainly appreciated the tip for 4d....! NOW I'm stuck on 10a (Could 'stem' mean 'dam'...???) Also pondering on 1d and 2d. HELP...!!! R :< Brrr MORE snow..ugh.!

Hi raymond
10ac I haven't totally parsed, but the "stem" part is a technical (though quite well known) term for a swollen stem that provides energy for the next year's plant to develop (e.g. crocus).
1dn was my favourite. Think of a French newspaper, then remove an "upward" journalist.
2dn the parade is a verb, not a noun.