The saga was delivered late, so we're all behind!
Hope somebody can help!
6 across (5) Strangely peculiar, not through being courtly A?L?C
3 down (10) Bleak notes requiring immediate attention T?P?E?S?N?
Many thanks Oldred and bulliver. My other half is now trying 1 across,
using a "d". Love your photo bulliver - is that you or Trevor Howard!!
(Shows how old I am!!)