CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Leg it began to show in front of motorhome (7) 5 I’m trailing publicity for “King of Troy” (5) 11 Shy girl is scaling down instrument that’s old and alien (9,6) 12 Befuddle, it’s said, at times (4) 13 Releases handouts without buzzer (5) 14 Young Simpson takes time to go to pub (4) 17 Bought bacon in town of wise men (6) 18 Let brute do his worst to one who doesn’t believe (7) 20 Gives counsel and is saved, just about (7) 22 Sturdy old boy sunk in decay (6) 24 Engine-crazy (4) 25 Protest at misplaced charm (5) 26 Gives padre back recess in church (4) 29 Asks in vain to get exercise on our rapid round of ports of call (7-4,4) 30 Takes shots of elevated bridges (5) 31 Metric al transcription omits original range of atmosphere (7)

DOWN 2 Sound genuine when found guilty of transporting stolen goods? (5,10) 3 A taste of money? (4) 4 Key to two farm animals found in witty saying (7) 6 Whirl round when run out by one novice (4) 7 Both sides concur that everyone at gathering may drink wine, with ... (3-5,7) 8 ... gentle hint given to each team (5) 9 Settled on a deadly sin (6) 10 Taut ark built for Kemal Pasha (7) 15 Appearance at one stage in better shape (5) 16 Picnic mat, perhaps, found next to game (5) 19 Girl admits to place of execution (7) 21 Human trafficker may show sign of uncontrollable hankering (6) 22 Reading that gives true coverage of citation (7) 23 Long for what you primarily merit (5) 27 Beginners send the only policeman to arrest (4) 28 Grasp a matter that’s concealed by unwanted promotion (4)