Independent.co.uk Cryptic - March 5 2018 Crossword Puzzle Answers

Independent.co.uk Cryptic Crossword Puzzle Solutions - Mar 5 2018 

Clues	Answers
... old Hindu gentleman, initially blaming archaism on deficient text	BABOO
'Endless Buns': study on doughnut researchers' relaxed attitude	UNCONCERN
'Sirrah, go' said sweet ...	SYRUPY
1a (19 only) caught by anybody playing Irish anthem	DANNY BOY
Agent finally managed second class disguise	TRANSFORM
Arm policeman with soldiers blocking minor thoroughfare	BROADSWORD
Back from travel after success in exam	AGO
Basically, here in row 15	AT BOTTOM
Beeb's unending concerts, originally with Henry Wood	BEECH
Big event for sports college, and sound equipment's power's down	OLYMPICS
Chap engaged in ogling? Not half	LECHER
Dividing pound from fellow's working capital	LONDON
Effigy stuffed with vile contents lit up with shame	GUILTILY
Enter Germany where 5 leaves across river	ODER
Extremely racy novel arrangement might make Austen rich	RAUNCHIEST
Fur upset environmental group	OCELOT
Get fitter, time drops	TRAIN
Identification marks	SPOTTING
Large inflatable nipple burst by the German comic	ZEPPELIN
Lunatic shows off behind lorry	MOONSTRUCK
Main Oscar choices whittled down	ARCH
Marriage ring like the piggy-wig's?	NOOSE
Outspoken bright young whippersnapper	SONNY
Pitcher's taunt having thwarted Ruth's hit?	I GOT YOU BABE
Put down face up	LAID
Rider cycled here without hard seat	DERRIERE
Services for caravan wheel in its current condition	OASIS
Source of iron rule in strictly secular school?	ORE
Story of modern life in England: Uber all over the place	URBAN LEGEND
Tease hip Republican with comedy skin piercing	HYPODERMIC
Vibration limited by plane manufacturer's absorbent coat	BATHROBE
Wanting pair bagging a couple of Oscars?	POOR