Possible Clues:

• Reckon with
• Expect prank that's involving quantity of butter
• Foresee tape being mislaid by worker here in Paris
• Not in favour of meat dish to eat cold, I expect
• Jump the gun - wild ape in attic!
• Prepare for programme - I can tape it!
• Foresee absurd action by current head
• Jump the gun
• Prepare for (a future event)
• Expect head to support prank on one