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I'm so glad that other solvers struggled like I did with the PDM, as when it came, I felt a little foolish. As for the "dodgy" clues I mentioned, I really meant 30A & 45A, my last solve, the former as I still don't get it, and the latter as I feel hose is a rather obtuse definition for water. Other than that I agree the rest of the clues were excellent.

30 Across is Pep = life, zest +R, one of the three Rs, (reading, writing...) Prep = Pupil is in Chambers.

Thanks for help. Last problem is 27d. Can anyone explain?

Fgsltw - cold = C, hare = hurry (chopped) and duck = o. Hope this helps!

Thanks smartie but now that leaves me with a new problem at 42a.
Please help. Thanks.

42a is arry

RR (bishop) inside a y(ear)

Thank you. All done now. Let's hope for some enjoyable puzzles over the holidays.

SOS. Can't make any sense of 32.......

It's always a good idea to give the clues...

32 Baldrick, for one, has developed after start of series (4) Sash

A baldrick is a sash. It's an anagram (developed) of 'has' + the S at the start of 'series'.

My fault. 'Frivolously try climbing mountain after Irish drink'.