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Rebus – BBC picks up new series

BY IAN MCARDELL FILED UNDER NEWS

Richard Rankin takes on the role of the famous Scottish detective

The BBC acquired the Scottish crime drama Rebus. Made by Eleventh Hour Films for Viaplay, and based on Ian Rankin’s novels, the series stars Richard Rankin (no relation) in the title role.

The detective has been previously played, as an Inspector, by both John Hannah and Ken Stott.

Rebus

The six-part series has been adapted for the screen by Gregory Burke who reimagines the character earlier in his career. Detective Sergeant John Rebus is drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality. Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring Michael to justice.

Gregory Burke To Adapt Ian Rankin’s Rebus Series as Eleventh Hour Drama Black Watch. Both adaptations, have Richard Rankin’s participation. Based on interviews with former soldiers, it tells the story of troops from the then Black Watch regiment serving in Iraq. The play toured around the world and went on to win four Olivier Awards.

Richard Rankin as John Rebus (Image: Mark Mainz/Eleventh Hour Films)

The series promises to explore family, morality and class in an emotionally charged story, set against the Scottish landmarks that Rankin’s readers know so well.

Joining Richard Rankin (Outlander), the series also stars Lucie Shorthouse (Bulletproof), Brian Ferguson (The Ipcress File) and Amy Manson (The Nevers). Plus, Neshla Caplan, Noof Ousellam, Stuart Bowman, Caroline Lee Johnson, Sean Buchanan, Thoren Ferguson and Michelle Duncan.

Filming took place in Glasgow and Edinburgh last year.

Author Ian Rankin says:

“I’m thrilled that Rebus is coming to the BBC. A great cast and a compelling story – I really can’t wait for viewers to see it.”

This is the first time the BBC has adapted Sir Ian Rankin's detective novels. 📸 Getty Images

Actor Richard Rankin adds:

“I am thrilled that Rebus will premiere on the BBC. It’s been an honour taking on the role of Ian Rankin’s renowned John Rebus. A character enjoyed by so many in such a fresh and original adaptation.”

The six-part series is directed by Niall MacCormick (Wallander) and Fiona Walton (Shetland) and is produced by Angela Murray. Paula Cuddy, Jill Green, Eve Gutierrez, Tomas Axelsson, Isabelle Hultén, Niall MacCormick, Gregory Burke and Ian Rankin are the Executive Producers.

Rebus will air on BBC Scotland, BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this spring.

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Police appeal for witnesses following incident on Money Hill Road in Rickmansworth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was approached by a man and touched inappropriately while walking on the Uxbridge Road, near the junction of Money Road in Rickmansworth, last Friday at around 5:55pm.   A man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.   Anyone with information is asked to report it online at herts.police.uk/report or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/60756/22.   #rickmansworth #uxbridgeroad #moneyhillroad #threerivers Read the full article

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Tubbs Meets Officer Williams:

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How was it that a distance of nearly five thousand miles with a flight time of over twelve hours didn’t seem nearly far enough to run? Not when her partner, correction, former partner, turned rogue and decided to shoot her twice in the chest and left her for dead in a trash-strewn alley. 

Tubbs still couldn’t wrap her mind around the transformation that had overtaken Crockett like a sudden storm. She’d once been spending nearly every minute of every day at his side and the next, he’d been turned into a person barely fit for recognition. He had become his criminal alias Burnett. Vanished was the warmth that had been denoted in hues of sea-glass. The lips that quirked into a smile when she drew near now remained entranced in a menacing shark-like scowl. His hands that once brought comfort and strength now wrought only destruction- or attempted destruction in Ricki’s case. She was the lone survivor, the only cop who had come face to face with crime boss Burnett and lived to tell about it. But the story wasn’t much worth retelling for unlike a fairytale the end product was anything but jovial. 

Unfortunately, she had remained high ranking on his execution list. Every attempt she made to uncover Crockett and to bring him back was answered with the rapid firing of his gun. He’d nearly terminated her four times. Lieutenant Castillo realized that Burnett wouldn’t stop until he had obtained success which would leave him without his top detective. It was a sacrifice he refused to make. So, with the Metro-Dade’s lights down low he beckoned her into his office for a conversation. He thought it would be best for Tubbs to depart Miami before he’d have to bury her. 

Picking up the pieces of a fragmented life was not a new task for Raquel. She’d done it once before after the murder of her elder brother in New York City. Yet, Tubbs had fully resisted this tug to abandon Sonny until the notion was no longer unavoidable. She had to choose life or death. Castillo, being the loving father figure he’d always been, reached out to HPD and arranged her transfer to Hawaii. With a heart heavier than the luggage carried at her side, she bid her dearest friends and the life of Metro-Dade Vice a tearful goodbye. Her car would be arriving later as she had taken great pains to have it shipped overseas which would take several weeks. 

The trip through indigo and turquoise skies felt eternal. Her careful gaze denoted the careful descent of golden light into the endless inky realms of night. Tubbs’s troubled thoughts and nightmares kept her from finding a truly peaceful slumber. Not that it was to be unexpected after the trauma she survived. Fingertips absentmindedly trail over bullet-shaped scars on her chest where the ammunition had managed to briefly break through the second-rate vest she had been wearing. Thankfully, her old friend from the Fort Lauderdale department had insisted upon the vest in the first place. Had it not been worn, the wounds would have been fatal. She shudders at the thought of starting over again as damaged as her trust was. Unfortunately, it was too late to turn back now. Black tires hit the pavement with a jarring thud setting into motion the plane’s formerly semi-sedated passengers.

The terminal was full of people. Tourists gathering around for pictures and leis, business people hurriedly hauling briefcases, and staff. It was a lot to drink in. She tightens her grasp upon her suitcase with one hand and fishes for the business card of the man who was supposed to meet her with the other. “DetectiveSergeant Williams.” Sidling up to the nearest HPD officer she could find Tubbs inquires, “Hey man, Could you tell me where I can find a Detective Daniel Williams?” She swallows the nagging fear that even other law enforcement officers can’t be trusted in the hopes that she was not misled by Martin. 

“Its kinda important.” She fully impresses upon him. If Ricki had to, she’d remove her badge from her person. But flashing badges to the wrong people is enough in some places to warrant one’s immediate disposal. And she had just arrived in America’s other vacationland. It would be a pity to flee danger in Miami only to meet the grim-reaper on the doorstep of the Island. 

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