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On the whole I didn't find this too difficult, but there were a few which took me an age to fully figure out.

17d for example, took a lot longer than it should. Mind you, it wasn't helped by me fixating on the wrong Oxford policeman.

13a was another that caused me no end of problems. I think it's either one of those clues you get instantly, or, like me, go down several rabbit holes first.

15a might also cause problems for some without a sporting knowledge.

I don't think 28a will cause any problems, as such, but it's only the second time I've seen a particular 2 letter used to mean 'very good', and the other time was in the Times.

Other than that I thought it was pretty straightforward and good fun, so thank you setter.

As usual, please feel free to leave any thoughts or queries you might have.

I was particularly pleased to see some newcomers post on the thread so, once again, if you're new to the Everyman or this Forum, please don't hesitate to join in - the more the merrier:-)

Morning Brendan, didn't have the same issues as yourself, but didn't think I'd got 17d right until some crossers confirmed, but as you say it's a wavelength thing. I did spend some time trying to discover the works of Wendy Cole!

Just about perfect for me this week. A number of witty clues raised a smile, some clever anagrams (fewer than usual) and a couple of headscratchers (bottom left). Just one quibble - what's with the subliminal Apple advertising? Some of us use PCs!

Good morning Bigmacsub - "snap" as far as Wendy Cole goes.

Hi Phil, you're right, i hadn't noticed the 'Safari' and 'Siri' combo until you pointed it out.

Hi Bigmac (and Brendan, of course - great to see you back)
I've only just realised that the definition of 9D doesn't need to be the title of one of Wendy's poems! I've got a few of her collections and searched through them for 15 minutes before the light finally dawned! Such a beautifully constructed, multilayered clue.

Pretty decent this week. I too was cursing the requirement to know the works of Wendy Cope... until I realised I didn’t need to. Clever clue, that.

And yes, I’m impressed that Apple’s marketing department have seen fit to sponsor our setter! Possible clue next week - computer built from back room op? (7,3) 😁

Pretty straightforward until my last two in NW.
12A Patriotic icon to order us about (5/4) ..D.R/ .O.E
1D A telco hosting piece of malware, reveals MP (6) A.B...
Strong hints very welcome!

Afraid 9d is not coming to me at all, any hints available?

1d...suggest the in clement weather may be affecting your thinking