Dad's Birthday "Craptic" Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. Western serpent has nasty sting in its tail (4)
  2. 8. Why have I heard that story before? It is a mean condition to get muddled (7)
  3. 11. “Principal Lot” mentioned within the dug-out (9)
  4. 12. Of backwards rule – that’s mum’s excuse anyway! (7)
  5. 13. Reimbursable cognac not drunk for dinner (9,5,7)
  6. 16. Keep score of his repeats –a long legged throw away attempt(5,5)
  7. 20. This might well be a clue for an angry talking-to. (5,4)
  8. 23. Part of suspicious video is blurry. It’s steamy! (4,4)
  9. 25. Always go up to river crossing (9)
  10. 27. Head of the Bulmans goes before parliament – this could get serious! (5)
  11. 28. Togas go wrong and smell awful (5)
  12. 29. A bath wiper, America grows spears (9)
  13. 31. North Wallian spirits – requires no primer to be funny (7)
  14. 32. Do a couple of slaloms? you’ll need a tightly fitting cap, a warm liner and the energy to make it(8)
  15. 34. Imaginary small bed in nine is addictive (8)
Down
  1. 1. Halt a jam. Confused? – well he could jam! (3,5)
  2. 2. Airline twice over was a family puffer (4)
  3. 3. In this potato, the French have a base for skiing (6)
  4. 4. I hear these Liberals are family friends (5)
  5. 5. Track this African nation by motorbike (3,2,2)
  6. 6. Cameron has a right painful problem (3)
  7. 7. Dilute-down mustard, for one - never good enough for dad (5,6)
  8. 9. Most things need a bit to make Ab Fab! (6)
  9. 10. Drink and gather up quickly before party’s end (6)
  10. 12. Multiple trips measured by how painful it sounds. (9)
  11. 14. A place to relax with indecent talk about Arisotle’s “Eurus” (7)
  12. 15. Classy sun glasses needed for a nice walk (4,6)
  13. 17. It follows closely as Freya, Skrym and Scaadi (6)
  14. 18. Inexperienced old woman contains secret valuables (5,3)
  15. 19. Brockovich no less goes up in a puff of smoke (8)
  16. 21. Dwarf to upset hornets (7)
  17. 22. Left out breathing apparatus has alien warmer (5)
  18. 24. Second favourite biscuit (6)
  19. 26. Direction: endlessly onward. Home! (6)
  20. 27. Fernside’s support (5)
  21. 30. Strangely painted to keep sun out of eyes (5,4)
  22. 33. In the middle of a degree, one has to quiet down (4)