Observer Everyman 30.1.11

[chokkie]

Unusually having a bit of trouble with this, this morning, wo uld appreciate a bit of help, please ....
15d Brutus for example, portrayed in a musical, work of aart (9) h?i?o????
26a common central spot in fish (8) g?????y?
27a t rainspotter, a girl, close to track (6) ???r??
16d check, having lost top copy (9) i?i??????
Many thanks, Chox.

[sandyRoe]

27a Anorak?

[kayakamina]

hairpiece
greeneye
anarak
(l)imitation

[kayakamina]

sorry typo - anorak

[chokkie]

Many thanks, both - just one more now ...
21a small bill sent to one by food company (8) w???a?i?

(the only thinkg I can think of that fits in is "weetabix")

Cheers, chox

[kayakamina]

wee tab i x

[chokkie]

Thanks so much everyone - and for the explanation of the clues. Chox.

[kayakamina]

You're very welcome.