Cryptic crossword No 3,236

Very nice! I especially like 29a and 5d.

Not the fastest solve, but very enjoyable! I learned a new word from the fantastic 5d, a new bit of 9a in 4a, and 27a felt inspired. Faves included 1a, 14a, 24a, 29a, 5d! 8d, & 15d. Thanks!

Hi Longyfan - thanks for this gif weekend challenge. First pass yielded very little but on second viewing most of the south came together and then finally the North started to yield with just a couple where I threw in the towel. The surfaces here are really nice and smooth and it's very hard to pick favourites but I think my top three are 11a, 21d and 26a. I will try to catch the live solve later. Cheers!