Nimrod, good to see you teasing us about the 6 shillings etc. You must be feeling a lot better. At least I hope so.
Thanks for the tip about exchange rates, Caravaggio, between new and old money. But I don`t think I will make use of it - cause too many shocked silences!! I do agree that often the asnwer to a clue will suddenly appear as if from nowhere. My brain must be working away all the time unbeknown to me!
Chris4food, I presume you have the answer for 1D by now. I think lots of people were stuck on that.
Tomorrow a new crossword ....