Cryptic crossword No 2,145

* there's no prize. Hints to Easter Egg...

Very good Dave! I was immediately intrigued by the SI and then enjoyed the solve. Favourite clues were 11a, 17a, 24a, 2d, 3d (though that was my one and only reveal), 4d and 15d among others. Spoilery stuff about theme in reply…

Nice one Dave :-) And very comprehensive too, quite an achievement - perhaps it's a pity that "Special Instructions" were required, if you see what I mean? 😜 Thanks again!

Great job Dave, thanks. Of course I liked the 'smut' clues, 14a, 5d, and 23d as well as 23a, 28a, 22d (took me forever), and 26d. Spoiler in reply.

Nicely done, Dave, and for once I spotted the Easter Egg. And that does NOT happen that frequently. 14a, 20a, 28a, 1d, 6d, 7d, 25d and 26d my faves. If this is your Christmas gift, season's greetings to you, too. PM

Hahahaha yes I got it 😁 Faves: 11a, 28a, 7d, 23d and 26d. Spoiler in reply -> thanks!

Super-tight shorties and some cracking spots. 9a, 14a, 17a, 5d and 7d all tickled me. I have to admit I wouldn't have clocked your trick without the heads-up to look for it, so ta lots for that. Very smartly done. Super stuff. Happy Christmas!