Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27099

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs where it’s cold and grey, with a light dusting of snow.

I found that the bottom half of this puzzle went in quickly, then I had to think a little to complete the top – and wondered why it hadn’t been evident the first time around. Those who don’t like general knowledge type clues in a cryptic crossword may have cause to complain, with a film title, a play, a composer and a dramatist among the answers, although only the play does not have a reasonable word-play.

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