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Hello, Elle!
The Diamond League was broadcast "live" on Eurosport.
Not highlights.
Dr Muir ran a super race.
I don't have the Tour of Spain on.
I will wait for the mountains.
I am just listening to the football on the wireless.

Hi, Rusty!
I don't know how old these recordings from the BBC were?
We got both the Zurich and the Brussels DLs Highlights in the same package this afternoon.
When did you watch your live transmissions?
I hadn't realised that you had already seen all the events.
It is a glorious afternoon.
We have been out in the garden - it is very warm again!
Now I must think about organising dinner.....

Hello, Elle,
The broadcasts were on Friday.
There may have been one on Thursday, too.
I did not see all the events.
I pick and choose what interests me.
EuroSport covers all the Diamond League meetings.
And if I miss something I get it on YouTube.
Fine evening here too, but a tad chilly!

Hi, Rusty!
I like to watch all of the Athletics events.
I prefer the track events, but follow the pole vaulting , high jump and other field events as well.
I also like to hear all the information given about the contestants, before the start of the race / competition.
So consequently I feel short-changed by the BBC's pared -down offerings!
You are fortunate in having the "real-deal" from EuroSport.
I thought today's crossword was reasonable?
There are a few clues that I haven't been able to parse fully, but then I haven't spent much time on the puzzle....
I shall give it the once -over, and see if I can solve the remaining bits and pieces.
"Rede" meaning "old advice" was a new word for me!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, a good puzzle today.
I may be lacking a parse or two.
I think, but not certain, that I have finally got a parse for 27a!
I looked at it for ages!
"Rede" was new to me, as was 11a.

Hi, Rusty!
27a is also one of the ones that I cannot parse......
I have "Israelite" from my crossers, but can go no further?
The others that I cannot parse are 12a: round up; and 19d: miaowed
I give up!
If you can help me, I shall be grateful?
We are waiting on our daughter to phone with plans for tomorrow.....
At the moment we do not know whether we are to take out the dog early morning as usual, or meet them all later, as was suggested by her as a possibility.
Then after that, BB will stay the night and spend Monday with us.
I think I will text her...….

Good morning, Elle!
It is dark and dry here!
Hope it stays fair for the festival!
Now, 27a!
This is my stab at the parse!
I think "chosen group" is key here.
In the Bible I am fairly sure the Jews were referred to as the "chosen people", and were descended from the "Israelites".
So an "Israelite" would be a leader of "the chosen people".
I don't know how "senior member" fits in, though. Sorry!
I could well be on the wrong track, but that is as near as I can get!
in 12a, "round up" is gather.
"work" is "run", with "o" for "old" inside, and "DUP" for politicians.
19d, the "revolutionary" is Chairman "Mao", with "I" inside, "maio" and "Wed" for the day, giving "miaowed" which is a noise a "queen" would make.
A queen can be a cat.
So, that's what I have, Elle!
Hope it's a help?

Update, Elle!
27, I think I may have it!
"Chosen group" is the "elite".
"I" for "one", "Sr" for "senior", "a" in clue, and "elite"
"Israelite".
Phew!

Good morning, Rusty!
It is a beautiful day here! blue sky, sunshine and ,,....,warm!
20C already when I was out walking the dog this morning.
Your parsings sound spot on...and well done in solving "Israelite"!.....and yes, they are a great help!
Thank you!
I can relax now, and give my attention to the Everyman and the ST Cryptic.
My daughter and family will arrive after lunch, so I have some time first to solve the puzzles!
Yes, fingers crossed your day stays fine for the Festival.....
What time are you planning to go?

Hello, Elle!
Light rain here.
Most of the festival will be in huge tents, so not too bad.
I looked at "Israelite" a lot yesterday to try and see the parse, to no great avail.
But this morning "elite" jumped out at me, and after that it was plain sailing.
Well done, the setter!
I am not sure when I am going to the festival, but I want to be home by 3 to watch the All Ireland final between Dublin and Tyrone.
The Dubs are hot favourites but I think I'll cheer on Tyrone!
And La Vuelta goes to the mountains today, I think...!