Tls 1465

[aeronut]

1dn: Set current article to follow diplomat's type of philosophy (8)
I have s?g?l?a?
Help please

[klazomaniac]

Hegelian
H gel I an

[klazomaniac]

He Gel I an

[Lie-in King]

Hegelian - 'gel (set) i (elec. current) an (article)' (to follow) 'H(is/er) E(xcellency)'

[aeronut]

Thank you Klazomaniac

[aeronut]

And thanks Yr Maj

[klazomaniac]

Happy to help aeronut :-)

[Lie-in King]

Me too :-)

[aeronut]

I feel quite stupid about "orifice".
Nevertheless, still missing 1ac: Elephantine character portayed in hospital by playwright (6)
I have H?m?o?
Help please

[Lie-in King]

Horton - 'H(ospital)' + '(Joe) Orton'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horton_the_Elephant

Part of the "mini-theme" in the puzzle.

[aeronut]

Ah yes, Thanks Yr Maj.

[Lie-in King]

You're welcome :-)