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Is this really a Listener crossword? I think it took about 15 minutes to finish. Not impressed!

I agree. Far too easy to be interesting. I did not even need the BRB

Got the top row within minutes of starting but ...
have filled grid with exception of unclued down entry FI.EN.. and bottom row.
Any hints to the surname of "author" of other work, please?

Down entry is location of 1A

Bottom row is Initials followed by surname

Thank you, woodlouse.
Sadly, some of us just are simply illiterate.

I agree that this just does not meet Listener standards.
How did it get approved by the editors?
Especially as Calmac has contributed over a long period and proved himself as a capable setter.

Yes ....definitely one for beginners.

I always look forward to Saturdays and the Listener. It's a pity that this week is such a let down. Far too easy. I think I only missed cold solving three clues without having to go back to them.

OK - so I'm definately not one of you "Elite" but it was pretty easy for me... until... I cannot rationalise either 1d // 18a... please could someone be so kind as to post a hint or two? Many thanks, Bebbspoke

1d basins is the defn (more usually beaches abroad) 4 letter word for amusement + 2 letters for for instance
18a it's underneath 1a! ?

Many thanks sudokulover... was not aware of the foreign beaches... had even a/ considered 1d = ****te = river boat... (possible parse to Title name)... & b/ 18a/ = e*g* = there(for) --- by the cringe!!! I've only just observed the run-on Thanks muchly, Bebbspoke