I think I follow Orson thank you. How on earth you are so quick to the perimeter - I am still trying to improve my skills and knowledge. I will keep looking.
It was the "advice from AA" (5,5) which when I googled it gave me a Leicester City player. But the intended name is someone I read at school. The rest then followed without my having to solve the cryptic clues.
Orson you have completely baffled me. AA?
And I still need help with 20a: disease British leading lady contracted (5)
21d: stock vehicle with delegate in front (6)
26d: enclosed base housing elements of very basic game (5)