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chris, I see your point on 11d.
I liked it because the definition was so cleverly hidden. And to be honest, I didn't think much (enough?) about inaccuracy. I've always admitted being permissive about cluing.

Well I think I've finished though I did look up a couple of answers. I'm not sure about my answer to 22ac as I cannot parse it, but I think it is a manual covering. There are several I can't parse like 26ac (I can't see where Brosnan comes in), 15d which is part anagram I think, 23d where the answer is a mystery to me - where does the golf come in?

I also have trouble with some of the definitions like 4d, the first part of 22d. I can't see many theme words. I really don't like Brockwell.

FOI was 7ac, LOI was 22ac, CODs 2d, 10ac amongst a few others.

I doubt I will be able to tackle the crossword next week as it is my husband's birthday and I've invited friends round for afternoon tea, so I have a cake to make etc.

Thank you Jono and Geeker. All solved now how satisfying!

Roof. Brosnan just gives you one letter. It's explained in the first part of the next word.

All done bar 8a. Any hints welcome.

Coffee on the counter - i.e. reversed

Hi Lucertola,

8a - a type of coffee (or any drink minus one particular ingredient) reversed/'on the counter' gives a word meaning "looked at"

Late to the party today for another cracker from Brockwell.

Rather embarrassingly I can't see any theme, but then I rarely do - I think my brain must be wired differently.

However, on the plus side, I was prompted to listen to the absolute 80's classic Echo Beach by Martha and the Muffins.

Haven't had time to do a real deep dive into the parsings yet (still in shock at the Irons winning 2 on the bounce!), so haven't yet picked a COD.

Thanks as ever to Brockwell who has firmly established himself as a true fan favourite and master of his art:-)

... In addition to the joys of rehearing Echo Beach, another clue prompted a playing of one of my all time favourite songs and a long time member on my playlist by the late, great Steve Harley and his band Cockney Rebel. (I can't say which for fear of spoilers, but give a thumbs up if you know it.)

Brendan somebody called me 7ac?