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Post by Dirty Epic on Jul 3, 2015 14:15:16 GMT
Does anyone else like Rebus on the forum? Been watching a few of the Ken Stott ones on Drama/Alibi recently and been quite enjoying them. Haven't really seen the John Hannah ones (younger Rebus) to compare but overall a fairly good series from the 1990's-2000's.
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Post by Windy Miller on Jul 6, 2015 20:34:53 GMT
I'm a big Rebus fan. I've read all the books. Ian Rankin is a brilliant author, and I recommend any of the novels to anyone. I also have the box sets, which I think are due an airing when I get a bit of time.
The Ken Stott episodes are the best, as Ken matches the character that Ian describes in the books. However, the tv shows tend to only follow one line of the plot (the books have multiple sub plots), and even then very loosely.
The John Hannah tv episodes follow the books better, and being longer are able to develop the storyline better. But John, unfortunately, is not the character Ian paints as he is just a little too young for the part.
I've been to the Oxford Bar which servers a decent pint of 80/ in very sparse surroundings. It's not how it looks on the tv btw.
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Post by Del Boy on Jul 6, 2015 20:58:41 GMT
It's new one me Dirty Epic, never had the pleasure of the books either.
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Post by Dirty Epic on Jul 8, 2015 9:20:41 GMT
Like the idea of having a few in the Oxford Bar Windy. I'll have a look at getting the DVD's but pretty sure the releases a bit all over the place like Taggart.
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Post by Brown Granada on Jul 14, 2015 22:09:43 GMT
Another fan of Rebus here. Watched the John Hannah one when they came out but prefer the Ken Stott ones because that how you imagine a copper to be. Wouldn't say no DS Clarke ( Clair Price) either.
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Post by Brown Cortina on Nov 28, 2020 12:33:18 GMT
I've watched a bit of Rebus. I quite enjoyed the John Hannah episodes and remember the one character in it was played by Fish, Lead singer with Marillion. Good series and well worth a watch.
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Post by Nightfly on Jun 16, 2021 18:10:35 GMT
Just noticed this discussion ! I've become a big fan of the books since last year and I'm gradually working my way through them. I love the new school versus old school policing themes.
Although I picture Ken Stott in my mind when reading, I've never actually seen a full episode as I believe, as Windy mentioned, they devote just one episode to a whole book. Even Ian Rankin himself purposely avoids watching episodes in case it taints his writing style.
For anyone interested in Ian Rankin, the BBC screened a video diary almost ten years ago which followed his writing of the Rebus comeback novel Standing In Another Man's Grave, from the initial stages of a vague idea to publication.
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Post by Windy Miller on May 17, 2023 13:42:10 GMT
This is exciting news:-
(That's on George Street at the junction with Castle Street btw)
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Post by Dirty Epic on May 17, 2023 15:20:46 GMT
Brilliant news indeed Windy. Heard Netflix or something similar were interested in this a couple of years back but the trail went cold, love the Ken Stott Rebus' if it's still got the same elements can't wait. Definitely a trip to his auld haunts is in order for me when I can very soon! Thanks for the heads up Windy.
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Post by Davy Freeth on May 29, 2023 16:05:32 GMT
Loved Rebus ,we done a Rebusthon just before lockdown and i watched it again during lockdown lol Can see his disdain as i blagged a free photo lol lol
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