dt toughie 52

[BigBoab]

Beat in the top corner again!
4a Instrument having new function in shipping forecast area. (8)
7d Film actress learning lines in the front of Audi. (5)
8d Rock band (anagram). (3-5)
Finally the answer to 26 across seems to be eye candy, I can see the dance but what is eyy. ( clue was Babe close to three years grasps dance moves. 3-5)

[BigDave44]

Hello again !!
4a Ma n do lin (Malin)
7d Lore n - you've written the clue wrong, "Film actress learning lines halfway through"
8d New Order
26a (thre)e y(ear) ecand y(ear)

[BigBoab]

Hello again BigDave, sorry I've been a while. You are right of course re the clue for 7d. I was reading two clues at the same time for some reason, the eye candy one is obvious but stupid. thanks again for all your help as always.