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Just to get me started, do I understand correctly that the answers to the clues are the initials of the alphabet attached to the clue? I get the rest, just not if answers behind clue A would both begin with A, e.g.

I get the feeling it's going to be a long weekend!

Solved a few clues, and it appears that the answers to each clue start with the same letter. So this makes it a lot easier!

Yes the 2 clues for A begin with A, one is 7 letters and one is 6 letters. The first answer for A has its clue "friendly sailor in a distance" the rest belongs to the other "A" answer.
26 of the answers are "the same thing" - you'll understand when you solve a few of them.
I try to get most of the answers on paper first, then have a go at fitting them in the grid. remember a4 themed answers go in Grid A, the other 12 themed answrrs go in Grid B

Sorry the first "A" clue actually finishes at race, so next "A" clue begins .."totally .....

Excellent help from all of you. Thank you very much. Have done not so well up to J and now it's all starting to fall into place. Still not sure about those 26 "themed" answers though.
I am enjoying it, though, I have to say. But I do miss the Rev.

Ha! Now I got the theme. Hopefully, that'll make things a bit easier.

Can anyone give me a hint on the themed answer beginning with U ?
Only other problem: I have an idea for G (1st half) but cannot fit in "shelf". Any ideas?

No need to answer: both probs solved!

Hi Greedy.
The U theme is in Scotland. You're looking for words backwards except the U.

The shelf is a ledge.

I'm having huge problems with my Cs, Hs and Zs. Any hints?