Cryptic crossword No 1,286

Top stuff as ever Umpire with some very elegant cluing! My faves were: 👍👍👍 25a, 27a. 15d 👍👍 9a, 28a, 5d, 16d, 23d 👍 14a, 1d, 3d, 21d A few minor niggles/comments so SPOILERS follow:

Fun as ever, MP. Some of these were absolutely top notch. 9a, of course, is inspired along with 14a, 22a, 26a, 1d, 3d, 8d, 13d and 16d. No complaints from me today. Spoiler in reply. Thanks. PM

Thanks Umpire, top stuff with plenty of amusing surfaces. My favourite clues: 1a, 14a, 22a, 26a & 5d. Spoilers ...

Thanks for a fun puzzle Umpire, lots of lovely stuff here, particularly 9a (very nice), 14a (smooth and fun), 18a (fun fodder), 22a (neat), 26a (smooth), 3d (likewise), 6d (cute) and 24d (neat)

Top notch puzzle from one of my favorite setters on here! Love the modern reference in 18A! Thanks for the puzzle!