Last if the Christmas deluge: 8a, the proverb seems to be 'A Trouble Shared...', but 9d (Burt) and 5d (Seine) do not fit.
I shall be grateful for correction of my error.
Thanks, cxmrt....
Final clue, would be grateful for help: 32A, 'Voice of actor for Artilleryman in War of the Worlds'; -S-E-. \my sources quote Alexis James in that role, but it doesn't fit other answers. Any solution...
24d, 'Game of physical skill...contortionism'. I've got -W- Saturday DTgk: 24d 'Game of skill...contortionism'. I've got -W-A-E-. Would appreciate help on this one. cxmrt...