Cryptic crossword No 658

Edited 21 to correct a typo. Also re-entered some annotations I hadn't saved properly

That was fun, and I spotted the theme! Yay for me! Lots to like but especially 1a, 3d, 4d, 16d, 7d and 22a. Nice work! 👍

Nice to see the Fox again and what a nice grid to have put together. The penny dropped about half way through and was useful in completing the rest. Some very nice clueing including: 1a, 26a, 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d/24d, 7d, 20d. A few quibbles with spoilers in Reply. Thanks. PM

Thanks for the puzzle Madryn, loved the theme, it proved to be very satisfying. Favourites were 1a, 9a, 26a, 1d, 3d, 6d/24d, 7d, 15d, 16d, 17d, 20d and 23d - well done!