1d) That area's furious about first man's rise? It's nuts! (2,3,2,1,6)
6a) Hire French chef to bottle a classy volume of wine (9,5)
4d) It's compulsory for church to block close (8)
8d) Those people supporting countryman stand up for it (8,6)
26a) Play on words? It conveys parts for assembly (10,4)
Apology for having no letters. All help much appreciated