Only got it in post this am. so am in a rush to submit to arrive on Friday! 31ac.Close friend in Gordon?There's much to be stripped away!(6) ?N?I??. The next is a cryptic clue to someone who has appeared in Pseuds Corner this year and has no definition.19d. Actor David in a tizzy, huggedby Brenda, getting an erection(5,5) C?A?? ?A?N?. "Brenda" is usually an Eye nickname for the Queen,so may well indicate ER. Thanks in advance for any help received.