(2d) Made it to the finals - but with certain reservations? (9) Q _ L _ _ _ _ _ D .
(12a) Considerate communist? Something like that. (7) _ _ _ D _ E D.
(13d) The speed at which a character is gobbled. (4) _ _ _ E .
(18a) He gets one a right to be due the estste. (4) H _ _ _ .
(22d) Fence that is lacking colour. (4) P _ _ E.
(31d) Is Drum located near this part of Scotland? _ I _ E .
(32d) The fluorine, Edward, has gone away. (4) _ _ _ D .
(34a) Live with a cardinal in the valley. (5) D _ E _ _ .