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Any hints on Y? I must have got it wrong because my 4 letters are CUCY from 40a, 10d, 18d and 33d.

I thought the extra word in 40a begins with L.

I have L from 40a . However I have no idea who she is or what
Her connection is to the theme.

Hardest of the 3 this weekend I thought.

Best getting name of the character in misprints. The title of the film is a great help.

I see what you mean about L. I googled and found an Australopithecus!
I actually thought this puzzle was a welcome change from the previous 2 inquisitors and most answers came quite easily.

Thanks Tomsdad, but I suspect her state goes well beyond that of the theme!

Sorry chaps I thought you were still trying to finish it off. Clearly you have completed it.

I'm a chap who hasn't finished it! Any hints on 41a would be appreciated. Thanks.

A direct education is closed for the old-fashioned (7).

Wordplay is

A + a 4 letter word for direct + 2 letters for education

Orson
It is closed in the sense of approached or passed near to, rather than shut. The answer is an archaic synonym of it.