17a like a reporter 13 letters I have --r-e---n-e--
24a Protest at finding M Palin relaxing in bed 9 letters I have c---l----
19d 7 letters quiet toy causes gossip I have --a---e
8d 6 letters recalled eastern church with old journalist I have e-h-e- Is it echoes?
16d two words 5,3 portly holding two rings daughter was prominent I have ---o- out
2d 5 letters, wasting bet as ordered I have t-b-s
Stuck on loads today any help greatly appreciated.