Observer Everyman

Across

1. Out of harm’s way, a sodden faun’s given treatment (4,3,5)

9. Demented broadcast with no time to be edited (7)

10. Having no time or energy, distractedly vindicate historical figure (2,5)

11. Endlessly desiring friendly words from driver (3,2)

12. In retrospect, ‘sound of approval’ politician claimed? It’s a sound of disapproval (8)

14. Head hurt? Let’s get together some food (3,7)

15. Primarily, smear, libel, undo reputations? (4)

17. Anarchist, to some extent, is mischievous (4)

19. In line with plan, a second place in Scotland revoked degree (2,8) 21. Delivered by Spooner, rug prepared in old Asian capital (8)

23. Fast-food freebie recalled, growths found on skin (5)

25. Perhaps Mckellan’s comeback: singer contracted in safari destination (7)

26. Charmer is lovelier, not very unreliable (7)

27. Sat idly, years wasted: there’s still time! (3,5,4)

Down

1. Eminent scientist makes you think when page’s turned (7,7)

2. Pale, shuddering, overcome by convulsion in infested locale (7)

3. PS: Tipsy dad and mummy regularly hugging, close (8)

4. Dead bird komodo dragon’s eaten, brought up (4)

5. Art’s models represented by these! (3,7)

6. Nebuchadnezzar, extremely welcoming Old Testament figure? In no degree! (5)

7. ‘Everyman’s superseded’: note in chronicle that’s brutal (6)

8. Scientist Darwin gets in a muddle with dishrack (7,7)

13. Instant urge to get IT gismo (5,5)

16. Show’s host appears after 500 commercials (4,4)

18. Perhaps to keep a Persian in attic’s wrong (3-3)

20. On the radio, an insurgent ape (7)

22. Ampere: unit giving current (5)

24. Band’s promotional material is abridged (4)