Across

8 The pictures of awfully nice old woman (6)

9 The Apostles, say, with preacher I love (8)

10 Conducted service welcoming inauguration of archbishop (3)

11 Greek island’s ways being reported (6)

12 Cashier forged it ineptly (3,3,2)

13 Follower of a TV lexicographer encompassing her . . . (8)

16 . . . spirit conga dancing after launch of Countdown (6)

17 Approach section of Thirty-nine Articles (4)

19 Troubles involving English king (5)

20 Amy drops off medical study for international organisation (4)

21 Expression of surprise about a boy’s illness (6)

23 A sign from Tokyo? (8)

25 Russian film-maker ignoring Home Counties genius (8)

28 A tum is upset — a developmental condition (6)

29 Far-left regularly ignored Mr Garnett? (3)

30 Stopped what 19 reportedly did at home (6,2)

31 Notice silver moon in slow movement (6)

Down

1 Flighty type — he had paid church tax (6)

2 Principal clothing for a bishop, a mitre? (8)

3 Makes numberless organs (4)

4 Ring held up by young noblewoman (4)

5 Hops in here getting hot? (4)

6 Flowing slowly, Oscar has zero energy (6)

7 Power unit slightly off-centre in clockwork (8)

14 Appreciate messenger having a change of heart (5)

15 Beats emperor in Italian uprising (5)

16 Maybe one who votes to exclude bottom section of society (5)

18 Former marine retrained as auditor (8)

20 Close deal over Ovaltine? (8)

22 Australian sappers stockpiling evil poisonous gas (6)

24 Powers maybe in Texan city (6)

26 Sort of turmoil created by theologian probing the limits of eschatology (4)

27 Article repeatedly upset grandparent (4)

28 Group of African people a long way away (4)

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