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Few clues in the latest puzzle that I’ve worked out the answer to but don’t really get the cryptic side of the clue if anyone could explain.

Explosive theologian given a lift somewhere in Somerset - Cheddar

Writer was ill, endlessly upset - Elia

Poor entertainment, not at all well done! - Bad show (double definition? Might be overthinking this one )

They stop tiles coming loose - hatpins

HE explosive DD theologian in CAR (given a lift)
AILE(d) backwards
I think BAD SHOW is right
"Tiles" are slang for hats.

I'm glad I don't do this one - not good quality clues!

Not sure about the first, but the second is ailed with the d removed (endlessly) and then reversed (upset - so this is a down clue.)

Correct about the third, and the fourth I had to look up in Chambers, but apparently tile is a slang term for hat.

HE (high explosive) + DD (doctor of divinity) inside CAR

AILE- d

Double definition, as you rightly say

Tile is slang or a hat

Sticky F-key
Slang for a hat

Ah, very good on the first, Chris.