1 down. See 22.

2 down. To stop from working during start of play, 5 brew tea. 10 letters.

3 down. Directions for European city. 5 letters.

4 down. Trendy state with former vice-president accepting objective is home rule. 12 letters.

6 down. Smashing knight, as bachelor, is having a chat. 9 letters.

7 down. Babies’ fingers. 4 letters.

8 down. Depressed about Charles the Second ruin. 4 letters.

11 down. Bloody selfish Officer Commanding hospital seen in ancient Scottish settlement. 12 letters.

13 down. Cool, a jerk I almost recognise gets to become obsessive. 10 letters.

14 down. Seize and confirm. 3 letters, 5 letters and 2 letters.

16 down. Lamela discontented with strip’s cleaner. 9 letters.

21 down. Fling mail that’s not readable on the front. 5 letters.

22 down, 23 down, 1 down. Quiet men in line can initially start getting excited for significant anniversary. 18 letters.

23 down. See 22.