CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Put back damaged parcel by 4th of June (7) 5. It asks for a brief pause while headmaster is in coma (5) 8. Classic story written by Ms Klum (5) 9. Money invested in Paris or London (7) 10. Snake worn around the neck? (3) 11. Beat wheat on ancient doorway (9) 13. Get hot and flustered in the slum area (6) 14. A general overseas (6) 16. Her co-star managed a band (9) 17. Rower is a bit hoarse (3) 19. Dishonest shepherds stick onto news boss (7) 21. “Do it!” I snarled, looking like a fool (5) 22. Ran out of gear (5) 23. Try love out in the open (7)

DOWN 1. Dire habits? Take part in detox therapy (5) 2. Education facility for would-be army recruits? (7,6) 3. Late riots disturbed Greek philosopher (9) 4. Again turn once about (6) 5. Eight-ounce trophy (3) 6. His career is full of highs and lows (13) 7. Indirectly referred to all half-secluded characters (7) 12. Boat used to go down under (9) 13. Drunk encroaching near discarded food from Italy (7) 15. Workplace could make us do it (6) 18. St Moritz yachts are excessively luxurious (5) 20. A little butter? (3)