The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,376 - Apr 30 2008

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'Professor' Stanley backing Italian islander that one is bound to lose UNWINNABLE
54, the golden number for port? LIVORNO
A lot of cops on drug? ACID
Barrie's play translated from 'Rook in a Strawberry Tree' DEARBRUTUS
City quickly acquired name PRESTON
Covering letter features a butterfly RINGLET
Cross about sergeant on northern border being thoughtless INCONSIDERATE
Fruit adds characteristic flavour to Ireland - English! TANGERINE
Guide heard to interfere, may be 7 CONDUCTMEDAL
Gun used by archer (with hesitation) at cashpoint AUTOMATICTELLER
Listener succeeds to lodger in cruising mode TOPGEAR
Near us, refurbished steam engine sets off with tender NURSE
Old fashion, including article after its opening ARCHAIC
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Oliver's half of the jingly drum TAMBO
One going up in the air or along the snow SKIER
Polite agreement on run that once started on Lady Day CIVILYEAR
Restaurant features church programme that may be 7 SERVICEORDER
Soviet leader in article to fall from perch, say? ANDROPOV
They have a say in getting some celebrities climbing hills ELECTORS
Told to be famous? DISTINGUISHED
Universal acclamation for hoist UPRAISE
Wallace shines at disguise, leaving not a trace CLEANASAWHISTLE
We may talk while we eat, it seems NOSH
Winner returns without headgear due to displacement ECTOPIA
With plate removed from ship, take gold by mistake INERROR
Wrinkly and warmer? LINED