| Man has nearly forty days to find girl |
HELEN |
| One divulging secrets in three books about the French queen |
BLABBER |
| Politician going round a Berkshire town, following plan |
map-reading |
| Queen Catherine somewhat stuck up, arrogant |
PARR |
| Radio presenter’s formal jacket spoken of |
DEEJAY |
| Reg’s team rearranged home fixture |
gas meter |
| Rich fellow’s finally given a shilling |
NABOB |
| Shoot a female bishop in duel, retreating |
leafbud |
| Short opening move by a foreign state |
GAMBIA |
| Theatre company within month: it’s worn out |
DECREPIT |
| Use yours truly, backing stratagem |
EMPLOY |
| Very little élan |
DASH |