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3 King George, say - different when topless
?R?G?R?O?S
Obviously gregarious, definition matey. Must be anagrammatic involving george sa(y) but I don’t get it especially the topless reference. Charles 1 was beheaded, no George as far as I know

GR (Georgius Rex) + EG (fir example, say) + (V) ARIOUS, I think

The full clue reads…
King George, say - different when topless, matey (10)

‘Matey’ being the definition

I don’t agree with that at all, Jono. If something is defined as the transmission or receipt of something, it does not follow that the verb can be either to transmit or receive it. If I said I bribed you, no one would take it to mean I took money from you. It simply doesn’t mean that

That explains it, thanks. Somewhat devious but that’s what makes it fun

Thanks Jono, I had figured all that out. Quisling gave the info needed

To amplify #14, someone is guilty of bribery if they either gave or accepted an illegal inducement. But both parties do not bribe. One bribes, the other is bribed.

You are correct Quisling. A palmer (agent noun) is one who palms, therefore a bribe maker and not a bribe taker. I agree

Help please - 15a One who makes expert on crude mad (8)
?R??????
20a Camp sailor at first thanks old convict (6) - I have no letters.

15a looks like PRODUCER. Expert = pro + anagram of crude.

20a STALAG. First letter of sailor + Ta, thanks, + lag, old prisoner