1: A large bird or a large mammal that flies by Monica's sister (9)
6: One politician's a brat (3)
9: Reading or writhing in river (3,6)
10: Pitch out heartlessly the cards. (5)
11: Ask for bit of bread with melted cheese (7)
13: Cosmetics queen holds kickoff for 'Nasturtium Wash' (7)
14: Right, turn right to play with robot (3)
16: M.C. with overexcited serpent heads to exit right (9)
17: Actors judged as eunuchs (9)
19: Lifeblood of dope (3)
22: Hold torn veil held by busy worker (7)
23: Sir Reed shot an American novelist (7)
25: Oilwell fireman Red's commercial run (5)
26: Play with exaggerated emotions made moral play (9)
28: What's left when you burn the tree (3)
29: Took a breath, as robber finally departed (9)