spec 1945

[yellow11]

any hints re theme welcome-also
1a factories box in pipes 9 2 words ???Y?????
15a fuss after caller smashed plate 10 hyphened ?????R???P
39a one abroad bilingually thrilling and soothing with song 10 ????????N?
thanks-explanations helpful

[Mamyalynne]

39 Lullabying

[kayakamina]

20a & 10d should provide the theme.

15a * caller + word meaning fuss

39a almost * bilingually

1a Box = mill

[yellow11]

thanks both

[MLN:RUGBY]

This is surely another 1 of your jokes!
Day 1 of a crossword that doesn't need to be submitted until 18th Jan!
Please think for yourself before asking for your regular "explanations" ;-(