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Northwest corner really doing my head in.

Can't get 1ac: Shakespearean wind-up (5),
2dn Born premier in Messiahs, encapsulated by animal (young animal), raised — as such? (4,2,3),
8ac: Those under trousers, though not under discussion? (14)

Any help on a Sunday evening would be most appreciated! Thanks.

UNMENTIONABLES?

TWIST?

OOPS - no - that's Dickens!!

Unmentionables fits perfectly. Thank you.

On 1ac I forgot to say that I already have B***H. Sorry for not mentioning that!

1a Belch (Sir Toby)

1a - Shakespearian character - Toby...

Oh, and for 2d I already have:
**m*, o*, **d

lamb of god

For Belch, thank you.

And that would make 2d Lamb of God.

Brilliant help.