Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

3. One bid that’s not on when it comes to Her Majesty (5) 8. Remember how hot it appeared to be? (5) 9. Dodge Dave and go back East (5) 10. Moves fast to get a game at the pub (5) 11. At this point it’s nice to have such a relationship (5) 12. Not fitted to apply the paint somehow (5) 13. That’s right, snakes appear in files (5) 16. You have this obsession with alien fish (6) 18. Morally speaking, they’re his etc (6) 20. When Sam leaves 24. Across, that’s the finish of it (3) 21. Sounds like a really fast country (6) 24. Corrects 500 Roman prayer endings (6) 27. Strangely enough, you’ll find that’s the answer (5) 29. A safe harbour to have at this point (5) 30. He’s right to complete the bowling then wander off (5) 31. Retain a missing letter? It becomes lifeless (5) 32. In Japan father has gone out to become an assassin (5) 33. An anaesthetic given by the Commanding Officer to all (5) 34. Just a slight push? But, gee! In the nude? (5)

DOWN

1. It wasn’t much to pay for an old bike (5-8) 2. Disapprove of such a tangible thing? (6) 3. Alternatively, Reds are subject to such commands (6) 4. Fries as a result of such conflagrations (5) 5. How to oppose one’s sister (6) 6. Smallgoods delight produced by Sally and her French friend (6) 7. Here’s one to get your teeth into (7’1,5) 14. In the lead like a senior teacher (5) 15. Step on it! (5) 17. Just sit this one out (3) 19. Some shoes are useful in the garden (3) 22. A person of learning will save most for the little one (6) 23. Ian and I have no way to get to the Greek sea (6) 25. I try to get Mel out of the plant (6) 26. One beginner who can do no wrong (6) 28. How I dared to fear it so much (5)