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I thought that I was making good progress with the top half, but I've now realised that I'm going to run out of road as I go further down - given the L/R symmetry, there simply don't seem to be enough rows to accommodate the across answers. I won't say more now, but I'm confident that I have the first few down clues in the right places.

Any thoughts, please?

Dylan

You're right

I'm going to read the preamble in the morning.

Works for me - remember there are some thematic entries

Once you've solved the four answers (across/down) entered thematically, it will become pretty obvious.
Enjoyable and quite funny (I think) even for those of us still into the technique.

Yes, drxx, my dad used that technique. Not so common these days.
Clever puzzle, with a couple of PDMs required. I was worried that it would end with a GWIT, but that wasn't the case.

There is a fantastic video on YouTube of ……….

Note by Admin - Post amended as I am informed that it gives away too much information

Although I can't get anywhere (so far) with this puzzle, I believe the theme has already been given away!

Gitto, I’ve amended the offending post after being informed by email that it gave away too much info.

OK, thanks Norah.

Cold solved 19 clues and still clueless as to how to proceed!!