hi lainey
19d is French and is a "sound alike" clue.
Evans is the surname of a comedian. His first name *** sounds like the first 2 letters of the answer. The remaining 3 letters sounds like "say" (to speak)
hi chrise
If you look at google images, you may recognise him. I have seen him live and he is somewhat in the style of Norman Wisdom, throwing himself about on the stage !
So some found todays easy! I found it the hardest for several weeks, and I am still not happy about my 15ac or my 21dn as I have never known the word I have meant "swallow"