Hello jolan , I don't normally take part here (but often look in!) today the snow in Newcastle has got me housebound .
Think I've cracked the middle three of your nifty clues - any gentle prods for 1 & 5 ?
BBM2
1 is a classic jolan clue - as you don't join in often, you might not be aware of his style. I don't want to give away too much, but an anagram is involved, but not straightforwardly!