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The theme...
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Much easier one this week. Can't immediately see the final step however. Hopefully not one of those where the endgame grid staring takes longer than the grid fill.....

Crikey! That hardly touched the sides; all done in under an hour. Neatly constructed, though. Thanks, Opsimath.

Jack,

I hope you agree this and yesterday's Spectator were chalk and cheese.

There were plenty of fairly easy clues but this would be an ideal introduction to the Listener for someone who can solve the Spectator regularly.

Absolutely, Woodlouse. My post was an expression of surprise rather than criticism. Given the goings on in Paris, this is a good weekend to have an entry level puzzle.

smellyharry - It isn't a long grid-stare IMO - good luck!

Indeed, SH. If you have one or two of the thematic answers early doors, it’s a gimme once you have the first bits of the instructions, But, I repeat, despite not being a great struggle, it’s very neatly done and deserves admiration.

Thank goodness the easier ones line up so nicely with my busiest weekends! Fun quick fill and approachable endgame. Thanks Opsimath!

I agree with Jack and others about this being straightforward but neatly composed.

Thanks to Opsimath for a gentle but still fun challenge.

That's 2 weeks in a row now that I've been a fan of the theme:-)