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Top left giving me problems. 2d might lead me into the other two.
2d. European support for drift netting fish is urgent (11).
I have I-P-----A-E.
I assume the definition is urgent, in which case, the answer could be IMPORTUNATE, but I don't immediately see why. Any thoughts?

I've got 'importunate.


'Tuna' (fish) is inside 'import'(drift, meaning) with e/E for European. This could be nonsense!

Many thanks Malone. Now, 11a. Why does Ancient= morality? I have solved why that is the answer except for the Ancient bit.

In Chambers, one definition of 'morality' is ' a medieval allegorical drama'. I suppose that's why it's an' ancient drama'?

morality play
n.
1. A drama in the 15th and 16th centuries using allegorical characters to portray the soul's struggle to achieve

There! It is worth getting the answer. Many thanks. Now pondering the last two letters!

Oh, I give in. 15a. Very high course (4) S-U-. Is is SCUD? If so, what is the purpose of the very high bit in the clue?

SO UP!

You know, I wondered about the soup course, but the very high had me stumped. Many thanks again.

Stuck on the last one:

19a. Notice me polishing small silver tray for starters (4). ?S?T