FRIDAY’S SOLUTION

Across: 1 Brighton, 7 Early (Bright and early) ,8 Ironsides, 9 Boa, 10 Zeal, 11 Mature, 13 Cherub, 14 Frigid, 17 Bonnet, 18 Over, 20 Tie, 22 Eccentric, 23 Tenet, 24 Unchaste.

Down: 1 Blitz, 2 Isolate, 3 Host, 4 Ordeal, 5 Probe, 6 Pyramid, 7 Estuary, 12 Quintet, 13 Cantata, 15 Governs, 16 Beacon, 17 Beano, 19 Recce, 21 Inch. The solution to today’s Telegraph crossword will appear with your next crossword.