4  He may welcome an approach? (7)

 8  Meeting up again in French island? (7)

 9  One gives academic nothing readable initially (5)

10 Very old man showing lots of bottle? (10)

14 Recluse in leather mittens (6)

15 Castaway having changed course (6)

17 Amazing - putting on show with German content? (10)

20 Closes windows finally on small buildings (5)

22 Everyone outstanding given permission (7)

23 Play here at three for a change? (7)

24 Frenchwoman found to be in more need (5)

 1  Swallow, perhaps, in time (4)

 2  Joint problem finally being published (4)

 3  Could be lion and tiger are waiting? (9)

 4  Boat is dirty-looking and hot inside (6)

 5  Veteran's chilly with top off (3)

 6  Famous painting in oils a man creates (4,4)

 7  Area of water on Earth's changing (5,3)

11 Killer of foreigner left inside (9)

12 All on board? (5,3)

13 After time, are sure about what's valuable (8)

16 Fancy gold confection at last consumed (6)

18 Bird was flying north (4)

19 Advantage of editor, say, retiring (4)

21 Took exam after Friday? (3)