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[Woodside187]

23a British series with Tyneside man depicting Dickens (6) ?R???E and 24d Carnation-loving wit is uncivilised, I'm told (5) ??L?E Many thanks for help.

[Neveracrossword]

24 Wilde (sounds like Wild)

[Woodside187]

Many thanks Neveracross - that gives me Browne for 23a. Much appreciated.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks - glad I could help (and I've never heard of the British series!)

[highbury57]

Hablot K Browne illustrated Dickens’ books. Known as Phiz.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Highbury57.