1: Hand out Kleenex, wiping away a bit of tears (5)
2: Determined listener finds refuge. (7)
3: Ever-practical, Mr. Vader keeps own little piggy (4-2-5)
4: Without it, set call for recompense (3)
5: Strike true form with cloud nine (7)
6: Neither partner finds way out of country (3)
7: Metallic element forming excellent electrical connection (4,5)
9: Notice French ruler at exam is most dexterous (9)
12: Pretty girl takes part in outdoor cooking? No just toys (6, 5).
13: Inmate Ian playing dead (9)
14: Television show genre is like this each time (4,5)
17: Fishing equipment for MacGill? (7)
18: The rope got twisted by a shrub (3-4)
21: Comes last in frightfully easy assessment (5)
23: Perfect counter-spy equipment (3)
24: Totally lacking a lofty plaything (3)