2 down. North American cheers most of experiment involving old swimming pools. 9 letters.

3 down. Composer’s inclination for radio broadcast? 5 letters.

4 down. Hidden material – timber under stone. 5 letters.

5 down. Malevolent, grabbing a lot of power at second hand. 9 letters.

6 down. Mention Australian mechanics – something audacious about that. 9 letters.

7 down. Travelled in winter, perhaps raised aloft. 5 letters.

8 down. Adventurous types in middle of Hawkins – broadcast of Stranger Things two-thirds complete. 7 letters and 6 letters.

9 down. The writer’s supporting Minister (mostly) about relationship and scandalous behaviours. 13 letters.

15 down. Source of heavy band equipment on charter in southern county. 9 letters.

16 down. Something that makes classes rushed? Not entirely. 9 letters.

17 down. Coaches? Coaches left after I disembarked. 9 letters.

21 down. Excuse a sexual impulse, but not act. 5 letters.

22 down. Italian writer not ultimately hosted by another European. 5 letters.

23 down. One heartless sod is stupid. 5 letters.