Ev 1590 By Charybdis

[Matakari]

Good morning, this week’s Spectator has been a smooth, mild solve in record time for me again! Thanks to La Jerezana for a stressless offering! NACW was quite perceptive in stating that this one was “Matakari friendly”! And now, back to Charybdis’ Anthology with much more zest and which I’m not yet ready to abandon!

EV1590 ( https://postimg.cc/Lgj1Xmr )

*Seeking confirmation for the following DOWN answers, thanks!
10 Arsenal take off after start of extra time (5) SCAPE
20 Extremely feminine, up for a bit of poetry ( 4 ) FOOT
21 Our circulation depends on this 12 ( 6. 2 words ) THE SUN

*This one is still eluding me despite the hints offered:
16 Empty attempt to hold one for cuddling – it’s what gorillas do (8 )

*Hints for the last two down clues should facilitate answers for the remaining Across clues:
5 Fish, those not far from soles at Billingsgate ( 4 )
17 Vermin from top half of allotment ( 3 )

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, I hope this bumper bundle of hints does the trick. It'd be great if you got to tackle the wonderful endgame!

[RickGDG]

Angus etc. 5 letters. First of Angus goes into Scots word for joint to give a Scots word for reluctant.

[Matakari]

Thanks, Rick and NACW, I'll be having a good look at these to see if
I can crack this one.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, if those hints haven't helped, you could maybe try the numerical Listener for something completely different?