Featured crossword No 19

Across

1. Very regressive secular gathering (6)
2. Free Love author (4)
3. Faithful, but rule out suggestion of extremism (4-4)
4. Rogue won't sing these words of love (5,8)
5. Rich, perhaps infinitely, but occasionally dodgy (5)
6. Expressive piece of music from rap act on the radio (8)
7. Cry of pain from unrestrained French kisser (4)
8. Finally starting to feel extremely lucky – oh boy! (5)
9. Rave on about location of Hollywood Bowl (8)
10. Ridiculously hot in USA – good grief! (7)
11. Not many moving left to right? (7)
12. Pierced middle of steak, surprisingly tender (7)
13. See 13a
14. Sample of Bo Diddley's backing singer (4)
15. Turned out damage is claimed by pious criminal to be the work of God (4,3)
16. Plant root and branch, with leaves (5)
17. Acting on impulse? Take second to think it over (4)
18. Number Ten cool lying about Partygate, essentially (6)

Down

1. As if they had time to be worried about ballet dancing! (6,2,3,3)
2. Discovers Harry regularly kept in contact (6)
3. Government subordinate to contribute, defending right winger's output? (8)
4. Cost of borrowing rising £1 / month (5)
5. Jumpers from sport shop originally (8)
6. Bar name discussed (6)
7. At last grab the eye of Peggy Sue (3)
8. Said to be familiar with Japanese drama (3)
9. Desire leads to increased tension and capricious heartbeat (4)
10. Colossal presence on Swift's fantastic tour? (14)
11. Little fellow, rather green, throwing up some bad oysters (4)
12. Everyday for the most part, nothing new! (6)
13. E.g. Reading University dons tricked ancient priest (5)
14. Maybe Baby Jesus' Heart – Ireland's inspiring image, say (5,4)
15. Wedding venue hired out to artist (9)
16. Sticky end for yours truly, unfortunately (6)