No Surprise by Nutmeg

[karramba]

Help with these intricate ones: ( These are real challenging!) ( 1 ) Artiste's mother with broad behind ( 6 ) ( 2 ) Father catches daughter within viewing topless nightclub attraction( 3,7 ) ( 3 ) Landlord to fight PC's means of entry ( 9 ) ( 4 ) I'll show this in pub, but it's different abroad( 5,4) ( 5 ) Fitzroy's cape ( 10 ) ( 6 ) Cod has nasty smell after sludge rises( 5 ) ( 7 ) Tuning up and running, following reverse for first couple of computers ( 9 ) ( 8 ) Cor! Performing lady not half randy ( 7 ) ( 9 ) Twisted force, we're told, at queen's 'ome, often using vice (9 ) (10) Route that's heading south, making me needed on tour (7 ) (11)Pen spaces for French winners( 6 ) (12) Nutmeg, a learner in vehicle, hits tree ( 8 ) (13) Gangster initially takes vital part of computer ( 3, 3 ) (14) Piece of Manx cat ( 4 ) (15 ) With ecstasy, bishop dips into reserved wine ( 6 ) (16) Fashionable corset sought by spinster? ( 6 ) ( 17 ) Solicit a p-payment ( 6 )

[Mysterons]

While you are getting started on these more advanced puzzles suggest you post a maximum of 6 clues and include all the letters you already have and any ideas you may have - we can then gently point you in the right direction.

[hammersgirl]

15 sherry (shy, e , rr (right reverend) )
1 Ma + Dame = madame ?
2 La p d a ncing ( D in pa, within glancing-g(topless)

[Quizmonkey]

If you're not up to this level of crossword why are you even attempting it??? Asking for ALL the answers is ludicrous.

[Mysterons]

across

madame, lap dancing, accost, letterbox, lead, local time, calabash, escort, finisterre, opus, sherry, alt key

down

dumbo, champs, occurrent, lanyard, talkative, roadies


philosopher 22
mercury 43
farewell 45
imperial 53
schoolmaster 100 � 45 = 55
bear 104 � 22 = 82 this is the thematic answer left over
miracle 43 + 53 = 96
military 100
clock 101
drumroll 103
london 104