1. Stephen's opponent (7)
2. Perhaps Nelson's last word to Hardy (6)
3. Puppets with ropes, not strings (4,3,5)
4. 3d (4,1,8)
5. Musical comedy of errors (3,4,4,8)
6. Same 3 honours - posh, popular and ouch! (3,4,4)
7. Times for taking measures (3,7,5)
8. XI and martial art lacking an artist (4,2,4)
9. Carefree youth (5,4)