@welshlady,
17a Curiously, no fixed beginning - ONSET (yes)
19a - l
aw necessary to cover grass bristle - AWN (see Wiki)
45a - Cut down thrones used by Edward the First and Second - SHORTENED
75a - Delete part of cam
era sequence - ERASE
77a - Models organis
ed but pretentious - GRANDIOS
E
78a - Attractive person doctor met abroad - DREAMBOAT
81a - Cooks
held steer wrapped in cotton wool -SHELTERED
47d - Sid turned up with assorted
entries Ted detached - DISINTERESTED
61d - Try to report
(=say) conclusion, always - ENDEAVOUR
71d - Travel pass for Grant - PERMIT