Sunday Times Crossword

[Svejk]

Too many to ask. As I've said before, this guy's clues are so convoluted as to make no sense whatsoever. Grrrrrr.

[Lie-in King]

Hi - perhaps pick a couple that would get you back on track?

[Svejk]

Right-o I will, lie-in.
17d)nurses help out with tv/radio research. 6, 4, 9. First word H?a???. I think.

[Lie-in King]

17d Health care providers (nurses) - anag 'help + TV/radio research'

[Svejk]

18d)a desire to cover £1000 charge is a bit difficult.(10) second letter W, I think.

[Lie-in King]

18d Awkwardish - 'a wish' (covering) 'K' (£1000) + 'ward' (charge)

[Svejk]

Thank-you lie-in. One more & I'll try a few solo.
33d)precise "command"?(4-3-4)
Hope you're not going to bed soon.

[Mamyalynne]

word for word

[Lie-in King]

33d Word for word

:-)

[Svejk]

Cheers mama & lie-in. I'll see how I get on now. Don't go to bed, now.

[Mamyalynne]

Staying put....nil desperandum

[Svejk]

I hope we're still up. Only a few to get & 27d)could be the key.
That was'nt the clue, this is;
Son, after cavorting naked with very bad examples of facial hair(7.6)
??n????/?e?r?s
Something beards?

[Lie-in King]

27d Vandyke beards - anag 'naked + very bad' + s(on)

[Svejk]

Cheers lie-in, all done now.
I still think the compiler is a first-class barsteward.
Merry Christmas.

[Mamyalynne]

Night night ♥

[Lie-in King]

Lol! Glad you're done & Merry Christmas to you & yours :-)