The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,869 - Aug 1 2015

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Agent welcomes rest for bounder on TV once SKIPPY
Article on back mostly in horse ride? HAVERSACK
Dave almost OK getting drunk -- with this? VODKA
Disciple left out for a time, I gave up religion APOSTATE
DOS kept crashing computer DESKTOP
Drops the crocks? See what results POTSHERD
Eliminate answer in Gaelic language ERASE
Examine bug picking up tip from phone INSPECT
Exit on cue for moving performance EXECUTION
Finished puzzled? That's typical of the Toughie! FIENDISH
French composer mocking work rejecting king SATIE
Go mad before long -- it's not serious FLIPPANT
Gold goes up in price then flags ORRISES
Ham and a well-ripened cheese finally sent up AMATEUR
Heartless Britney Spears upset someone en route PASSERBY
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Kid influenced by speech SUEDE
Make inroads into attempt for agreement TREATY
Manage part of poem in Old English OVERSEE
Maybe fan of bit-part player and thespian sharing a part EXTRACTOR
Maybe fifth set of French drink DECIDER
Old campaigner, note, following my naval vessel CORVETTE
Old Dracula's characteristic feature LONGINTHETOOTH
Operation could make Clement happier HIPREPLACEMENT
Petition in newspapers PRESS
Reduction in staff resulting in shortage at the top? CREWCUT
Simple part of church I should enter NAIVE
Someone in routine job can up and drink COGNAC
Toad's disguise from Los Angeles strip LAUNDRESS
Too easy as the Italian gets mug running round FACILE
Top-class seaside venue featuring old rock band PREMIER