Cryptic crossword No 1,659

Thanks martwine, good fun with some nicely succinct surfaces. My faves were 8a, 9a, 11a (COTD), 1d, 2d, 17d & 22d. Spoilers ...

Thanks martwine. Some intriguing devices in there. I agree with Fez on COTD -11a. Ha ha. 25a also made me smile with other ticks for 5d, 7d and 17d. Thanks. PM