Spectator 2484

[cobham]

I am defeatedby the theme words ?(unclued) despite finding the solvable clues rather simple this week. Is a push towards the theme possible please?

[Eagledave]

I found 21D was my way in as there aren’t many options that fit

[ProfessorMaisie]

Characters in a play by WS.

[Llanfair]

There aren't many options that fit any of the unclued lights, to be honest.

[johnpiper]

I find myself with one unsolved clue ad a problem in another.
Wont carve the bird? Come come! (7) two words
I have NO?T?E?
Stumped
and then
Keel that's empty sunk with mine (5)
ass crossers I have SK?GG
i thought skror was a mine but skrgg?
all help gratefully received

[Neveracrossword]

Now Then, come come.

[Neveracrossword]

Skegg, keel, in Chambers

[johnpiper]

Thanks both