Possible Clues:

• Saying British retreated in rear
• Spanking spot
• He has a part in a play in a play, but not at the top
• Nadir
• Not the top of the bill in a play in a play?
• Do you see the least able of the art class box with a view to future match?
• That's not 14 down for a teetotaller in prosperous times
• Sea bed; lowest point
• One on the bed be­hind one at the table
• By the sound of it, lo! there's a doublet in the bar