9D POLITICAL JOURNALIST To get anne in custody?4,8 ?I?C/ mick someone? 8d certain to follow new amber opening for weapons 9 ???R?S??? 18a tv series makes a $1000 dollars originally 5,7 ??A?D/ 24a hand over drink when off to bed 7,2 thanks
9D - It's NICK ROBINSON, who is a political journalist - the Anne in the clue is Anne Robinson!
5d - is EMBRASURE - anagram of amber + sure (meaning certain).
18a - GRAND DESIGN
24A The answer is turning in (7,2) a familiar expression for going to bed. (something to do with wrapping in the tent covers and insect nets when on safari)