Cryptic crossword No 2,450

Nice job, Catnip. This was a lot of fun. Some nice cluing and fun surfaces. Likes inc 12a, 14a, 21a, 27a, 32a, 4d,7d, 10d, 17d and 24d. Thanks. PM

For anyone baffled by the theme or missing some of the thematic content (there are a few obscure ones), see below - spoilers.

I had fun despite the theme going over my head entirely. Very cheeky surface in 5d! I enjoyed the wordplay in 19d despite my ignorance.

Thanks Catnip, nicely done with super theming. Faves include 1a, 21a, 1d, 9d, 17d, 21d & 23d.

Really loved this one! And it’s so rare for me to get a theme - especially after only a third complete! Some amazing theme words and hints of theme words included. Genius puzzle, thanks so much!

Oh bravo, magnificent theme work! I only spotted it about 70% through but oddly it did help me a little for the last few! Liked 12a, 13a, 31a, 1d, 5d and 21d. Thanks!