17 Across- Advice to first of people is excellent (6)- ?i?t?p
23 Across-Argument from dance hall into road (7)- ?i?c?r?
34 Across-Relinquishes(a claim or right)(6)- ??i?e?
19 Down-New studio close to centre in open air(7) - ?a?s?d?
34 Down-Western snake is a stinger (4) - ??s?
39 Down-He takes stock of others (7)- ?u?t?e?