1 down) if a fad recharges characters, he's a diplomat! (6,1'8) _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 down) low, flat reveller turned out to be a companion for the journey (6,9) _ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25 across) little racers go stark raving mad! (2-5) _ _ _ A _ _ _ 9 down) no chalice decanted this dye used in make-up (9) C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 down) haughtiness, or carnage, possibly (9) A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ i am absolutley useless at these cryptic clues, need your help, all replys gratefully recieved