1 down. Last mad daring involved in horrendous battle. 10 letters.

2 down. Exploit you reserve for films. 8 letters.

3 down. A second attempt to fix a wrong. 6 letters.

4 down. Plant conifer, not houses. 4 letters.

5 down. Time to wear first shoe? Capable of operating independently. 10 letters.

6 down. Troy protected by unscrupulous Olympian. 8 letters.

7 down. Good advice in most of cricket book, offering much for openers. 6 letters.

8 down. Turning up, agreed to accept kiss: so exciting. 4 letters.

14 down. Old art of singing in church, energy dropping, intermittently lusty. 10 letters.

15 down. Talk about date followed by letter, quick way to seek a mate. 5 letters and 5 letters.

17 down. Working together, fit to join lineout. 2 letters and 6 letters.

18 down. Barrel carried by dog finally dropped? Shocking. 8 letters.

20 down. Rich, so getting replacement for several groups of singers. 6 letters.

21 down. Greeting wife, giving reverence. 6 letters.

22 down. Kiss cheek. 4 letters.

23 down. Showed sorrow as all of us part. 4 letters.