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Saturday DramaRebus: Black and Blue
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The maverick detective investigates murders in three cities - could they be linked? Ian Rankin's thriller stars Ron Donachie.

SATURDAY PLAY: REBUS - BLACK & BLUE

BY IAN RANKIN, DRAMATISED BY CHRIS DOLAN. 1/2.

REBUS INVESTIGATES THE VIOLENT DEATH OF A NORTH SEA OIL WORKER IN EDINBURGH AND UNCOVERS POSSIBLE MOTIVES RANGING FROM GANGLAND INFIGHTING OVER DRUGS TO ECO PROTESTS AGAINST OIL EXPLORATION. BUT AS REBUS'S INQUIRIES TAKE HIM FROM EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW AND THEN TO ABERDEEN HE FINDS HIS INVESTIGATION OVERLAPPING WITH A MAJOR HUNT FOR A SERIAL KILLER WHO HAS STRUCK IN ALL THREE CITIES.

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: BRUCE YOUNG.

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Sat 17 Aug 201323:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

John RebusRon Donachie
Ludo LumsdenIain Robertson
Siobhan ClarkeGayanne Potter
Jack MortonSimon Tait
Tracy MinchellIrene Allan
Judd FullerSimon Donaldson
Edward GroganMark McDonnell
Briony McLeanNatalie Bennett
Ryan SlocumJohn Kazek
Eve CuddenJuliet Cadzow
Joe ToalLaurie Ventry
AuthorIan Rankin
AdaptorChris Dolan
DirectorBruce Young
ProducerBruce Young

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Jun 200814:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 17 Aug 201323:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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