1. Were the clothes whiter than white? (7)
8. ...but this man sounds like his island home (7)
10. Search the furniture and upholstery for this (5)
23. Did he have a good action when fencing? (5)
26. Sounds like a fur shoulder wrap (7)
Also wondered about 20. I put Milner (anagram of Merlin) but have seen other options?