Cryptic crossword No 2,445

Loved it!

Interesting idea, VPG. As sirdakka has noted, we went through a series of puzzles a while ago starting with FIVE word clues, then FOUR, sirdakka did THREE and Henri - it had to be Henri! 🤣 - went and did TWO! Some of yours worked really well - 13a, 18a, good old 22a, 15d and 20d were my podium. Thanks. PM