12a A container like this needed for prickly plant (8) ?C??????
17d Express a view in support of new rat poison (8)
15a To applaud section retreating is nonsense (8) ?L??????...
15a Greeting central character in romance-what a fantastic literary hero (8)
14d Corresponds about familiar paintings and poetry etc (4,4)
18d Speak in clubs about poetry (8)...
1a Name in cast not altered,staying the same (8)
3d Quickly move into South London,say, some company assets(5,7)
16d Foresaw changes, over time,in programs (8)...