Cryptic crossword No 693

Nice work, Methuselah - 25a is wonderful, and I also really liked 11a, 18d, 26d, 13a and 22a.

Excellent work! Who knew there was so much material from that group? Some lovely clueing, a bit tough in places (the Check button got a workout) but ultimately all gettable. Liked 10a,13a, 19a, 14d. Little extra note in the reply. Thanks!

Many thanks Methuselah - I rarely get to solve the Indy so it's nice to have some available here. Lots of great clues - favourites 9a, 11a (nice relevant surface), 13a (for the "glower"), 22a (for "without Sprite"), plus the spicy trio 19d/20d/23d - and a few I found difficult but enjoyable to parse after 'bunging in' (e.g. 25a, 14d). A couple of spoilery queries in reply ...