9ac Alternative name for a pudding with currants (7,3). I have s-o-t-d/-o- . It's obviously Spotted something, presumably because Dick offends some people. Spotted Tom? Last one, and any help...
24D, 25A The Guardian is going to study the literate (4,4). I have -E-L / R-A-. Is it Well Read? Last one, but I have the feeling I am missing something here.