Possible Clues:

• Reason for a makeup test
• What supposedly makes the heart grow fonder?
• Sailor wanting change of scene will be notable by this
• '-- makes the heart grow fonder'
• Lack of muscles, thus not at peak
• A book introducing set of words with ten gone -- what's missing?
• Playwright missing opening? One should cover up that non-attendance
• Want ratings, therefore, for Eastenders
• Need muscles for this reason? Top's removed
• Want expert to limit cattle disease heading north