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Print and post, Gitto. It’s not an interactive grid because that wouldn’t work for many Listeners. The Times is also asking its JG replacement to consider accepting scanned email entries, so that may be available in the new year.

As others have said, this was at the easier end of the scale, but having said that, I cannot parse 29 down, even though I know what the entry is. A hint would be appreciated.

I think the setter is to be congratulated for fitting so much thematic material into the grid.

A relatively new coinage for “to dismiss” lacking a final E and a common (in crossword land) two letter “books”.

Thanks Jack Aubrey. I should have been able see that, but didn't.

Agree with all that has been said. Bit too easy, moderately impressive to fit all the material in the (symmetrical) grid, disappointing lack of endgame, no idea on the title.

SH, re the title pick an assorted couple of the thematic entries and check S and T in Chambers - you should see something that fits.

I enjoyed this too, though It was my quickest solve ever.
And I agree that one of the thematics does seem out of place, unless my knowledge of the subject and research are both defective.
I do have one small residual query, on 12 down, which I assume is not thematic. What is the last letter of the answer?
I have a perfectly good answer, as a noun, but the first word of the clue seems superfluous. Chambers seems to recognise only the verb form.

Yes, nice quick solve but fun, nonetheless, and plenty of other things to occupy my time this week. So, thanks, Aedites.

One clue I couldn't parse, but since it is thematic I shan't ask for an elaboration at this stage.

Eenk, 12d. parsing is (current (1) + increase) in 'young man'

Thanks matron, I see that now.