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Wulgus, not impossible at all. I'm not British, but have heard of the relevant name in 16a. Was one of my favorite clues. Also, I think you must have the right idea for 18.

Enjoying these a lot lately. At least 2 faves today, 5d and 12a

I was completely stuck on 16a for ages too. Unfortunately I made it harder on myself by spelling 14d the wrong way round like Emma, giving me the wrong crosser :-(

I recommend the version of Emma with Jonny Lee Miller for those people who struggle with Austen. Sacrilegious, I know, but viewing Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility also encouraged me to pick up the books.

Can anyone give a heavier handed clue for 16a? I can only think of a comic for the first word.

Hi Bob,

I think you might have mispelt 14d - check the 2nd and 3rd letters again, they're not OO.

Bob, the first word of 16a is indeed a comedian. Hint for the 2nd word: capitalise "Boots".

Hi Geeker,

I assumed Bob was referring to the name of a very popular children's comic publication (which you could get from the crossing letters in the first word if the third letter of 14d is an O) rather than an actual comedian.

I thought it a poor clue, as it has nothing at all to do with boots. Basically the clue is just saying "What is BOOTS?"