Across
1 Fast, funny lines, so deadpan (14)
8 Unorthodox man with muscular movement breaking concrete (9)
9 Gives up thrills (5)
11 Singing group from Switzerland or around Italy (5)
12 Grain scattered in enclosure for fish (8)
14 Soldier with lament missing last lover (8)
15 Irritation caused by trench lacking depth (4)
18 Excited back before start of game (4)
19 Inept act working for meagre payment (8)
22 Appeal by spiritual novice (8)
23 Colour for all to see in strip of material (5)
25 Condemn revolutionary painting? Be quiet (5)
26 Display power in second challenge, ousting king (9)
27 I’m afraid a gala’s out of order in unfinished church (7,7)
Down
1 Singular quote coming up about hard morality (6)
2 Theatre upset with composition involving new organ, sadly undesirable (7,3,5)
3 Superficial, relentless, securing vote (8)
4 Poorly covered by basic kilt (4)
5 Vicious bile to assess and eliminate (10)
6 Taste defeat, caught out (6)
7 UN institution cruel cynic is out to change (8,7)
10 Small article cut by edges of curvy tool (6)
13 Reporters in funny drama almost flattened (10)
16 Religious leader with time for poor player (6)
17 Servant following law supported by part of Bible with doubtful expression (8)
20 An endless job providing source of stability (6)
21 Information on eastern half of vast city (6)
24 Ridge in portion of sail (4)
