The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Kind film star penning note GENRE
Celebrity gets ripe bananas PRESTIGE
It's beneficial if you have a flat tummy SPARETYRE
Genesis securing number one in pop career SPEED
Drink twice raised complaint MURMUR
Lad replies unpredictably -- he puts his foot in it? ESPADRILLE
Witness cheers up ahead of trial ATTEST
Friendly drink after climbing mountain PLATONIC
Flower from Ireland hard to be ignored IRIS
City life in Paris an in-law oddly abandoned VIENNA
Church broadcast supporting city's aid for invalids BATHCHAIR
Judge passes sentences to an extent ASSESS
Walked over, straddling chap asleep DORMANT
Feeling low by end of crossword MOOD
Fish not right for hawk TOUT
Remove broken cart -- it blocks river EXTRICATE
I admit holding nose not half rude IGNORANT
Fury put an end to boxing Wilder, finally STROP