Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

4. 8. The nothing performance Footballers, composition for the one (7) musical by lacks 9. one! Performed (6) an antic that’s underdeveloped (7) 10. Equitable status for one in political persuasion (6) 11. A meeting-place that’s tree-lined (6) 12. Not a man on the mainland I defame (8) 18. See 3 Down 20. In an afterthought a friend causes consternation (6) 21. His life is one long grind (6) 22. The main fish for hunting aquatic creatures (7) 23. No rash upset for the girl (6) 24. Potter’s unreasonable objection (7)

DOWN

1. The hopelessness of the French couple (7)

2. Running a temperature cause irritation after the second month (7)

3 & 18Ac. Made to wait by

the hangman? (4,2,8)

5. Draw us to change away from the centre (8)

6. Move easily out of a trance (6)

7. Rushes for the primate (6)

13. Doesn’t agree with climbdowns, we hear (8)

14. They use rod and line right in the corners (7)

15. Putting up with a certain appearance (7)

16. One who is entitled, we hear, to come before the public (6)

17. Mate hired out something to sleep on (6)

19. To make a vow will produce a distressing state (6)