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Finished but spent ridiculous amount of time on 22, 23 and 28.
Still can't parse the first half of 19d

19d: remove R from the third position, the read as 3, 4.

If 'become trendy' is GET HIP, then 'become coarse' is...

I think I'm there.

Only doubt is 1d. Is it better known by its 8 letter version?

P.S. Thanks Mathi for your help on 24a but I don't have access to Chambers. Think I might have to invest as it seems to be the definitive point of reference (I'm a relative newbie to crosswords).

Yes, add H at the top and read upwards. Chambers or the BRB is indispensable for Guardian puzzles.

Yes,

I fell over this one with GOLF and FLOG which held me up a bith

Aaaaaah, yes, of course, thank you.

My post was reply to Mathi

Only doubt is 1d. Is it better known by its 8 letter version? Yes.

Hi Pauly,

Yes, it's normally known by it's 8 letter name and when reversed is the first 4 letters of 5 letter punishment.