My last one. 48dn Part of flag French statesman drops in lake. (5) P?T?L Petal? Obviously part of an iris plant but can't work out the French statesman bit. An answer & explanation would be gratefully...
My last one is 35 ac. Author's book: "Rugby's retired Rowdies" (9) B?R?O?G?S Got ushering for 19dn. You, me & third person group together working as escorts (8) ?S?E?I??
Last one or possibly two. 56ac Flatfish had returned to Greek island (5) D?K?S Dokos? I have stick spike for 37dn. Not budging to the point of supporting archaic punitive instrument (5-5) ?T C? S?I???
25dn Oscar followers nonsense on opening of awards(4) ?A?A GAGA, PAPA? This is my last one & I'd be grateful, please, if someone would explain the answer.
Last two. 3dn Before electricity, duke housed to disadvantage (9) P?E?U?I?R 25dn Government deceit securing husband's vote for monster (6) K?H?N? Would be really grateful for help to wrap this...
Nearly done but frustrated with top left hand corner. 1ac Rocket launch (6) ?P???? 3dn Unpleasant female, enemy of Cerberus? (7) Wildcat? ??L?C?T 4dn Drop round time after time (3) ??T Thought it was...
Can't wrap this one up because stuck on top right hand corner. 12dn Mentioned changes to principal right of government (7,6) E?????T DOMAIN & 11dn A struggle in some sand - leader falls unconscious...