Well I managed to get 22ac and parse it, but I think I have less than half done. I've got 13d and some of the cross referred clues, but I am struggling. I was hoping for an easy crossword this week. I am very tired after a busy week and it's been raining on and off making hanging out my washing difficult. Excuses Excuses.
I can guess an answer for 26/11 but I can't parse it and now you tell me the L I was hoping for is wrong. I see now I was spelling it wrong. That may help. But I can't parse it as with many others. I don't understand 24d. What is a Russian ace?
I'm not sure if I have the right answer for 14d. My crossers are U?D?R???T? Have I got the letters right as I can't completely parse 17ac and can't see the definition.
I'll go back to my settee and have another go. I'll be back if I don't fall asleep.