The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 25,595 - Mar 28 2012

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24's narrative to follow in speech TALE
A bishop held top position, having deposed leader that's detested ABOMINATED
Act as beginner in party, unlike minister PLAY
Advice to players about 1 across 19? You're welcome! DONTMENTIONIT
As guilty woman dramatically did, walked out SOMNAMBULATED
As play is shown again, perhaps, creeps in this petty pace? SLOWMOTION
Blonde isn't stupid, or totally lacking in vision STONEBLIND
Check with reserve force, containing extreme feud VENDETTA
Cost of brief engagement? RETAININGFEE
Crazy source of loud and furious, but meaningless, story IDIOT
Cutting male player with peripheral role HEWING
Damned dog dismissed in tragic scene? SPOT
For example, removed branches over soldiers OMEN
Form of Scotch some prefer, habitually drunk around clubs SCOTTISH
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Get seats rearranged where actors perform STAGESET
Horses in front of empty castle DUNSINANE
How lady saw her hand, after partner disposed of king BLOODSTAINED
Indeed, strayed badly — all of which enlightened fools? YESTERDAYS
Kind of stress that's central to conflict, usually ICTUS
Like late guest king saw at banquet, in spot occupied by none, right? SPOOKY
Old landed gentry, some with an estate THANES
Stronghold of rugby three-quarters, so to speak — with passion as well NEWZEALAND
Supposedly heavy drinker, partly blinded for a spell? NEWT
Surprisingly full-blooded 1 across king DUNCAN
Totally lacking old engraving tool that's no longer fashionable OUTOFSTYLE
Under pressure, atoning can become emotionally painful POIGNANT
Warmly welcoming new layout for promenade OPENARMED
Weird trio played — is entertaining around midnight HAGS