Ev 1198

[hankir]

I am glad this was not as difficult as it first looked.

I have solved it except for 19D, which is unclued.

The treatment given to 29D and 31A should apply to 19D also.
But I cannot find a word other than one that applies to the type that
all 3 (includes 2D) are. (At least the last 4 letters)

Any help appreciated.

[AHearer]

Hankir, 19D is not just of the same type as 31A and 2D, but comes from the same studio. Apparently, he is a sleazy, obnoxious member of the species, who openly abuses 2D.

This was an enjoyable puzzle.

[AHearer]

BTW, 1196, not 1198.

[hankir]

Thanks AHearer for the hint.

Had not heard of that character.

Thanks also for correcting me on the number.

[Cagey]

This was a fun one. Very much balanced the Listener this weekend. Enjoyed both, but smiled more at this one.

[crosswhit99]

Yes, pretty easy this week, but still good fun. Could we though now Summer is definitely over request a break (sorry !) from 'on vacation' in clues ? It's becoming as hackneyed a device as 'sandwiches', and similarly stands out a mile.