Ian Rankin: Tartan Noir, part two

Ian Rankin is on a deadline to complete his next Inspector Rebus thriller. He’s happy with the first draft – “at the moment, it is perfect!” – but what will others make of it?

“I have notes, feedback, from my wife, my UK editor, my US editor and my agent. And I haven’t looked at any of them…”

In the second of two programmes recorded across Scotland over several months, writer Andy Martin follows the bestselling crime writer to the remote, coastal town of Cromarty. He comes here to escape reality, and to write without distraction. But on this occasion, there is a crime fiction festival taking place. Will he get any work done?

Presenter: Andy Martin
Producer: Steve Urquhart
Executive Producer: Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media production for BBC World Service

(Image: Ian Rankin. Credit: Steve Urquhart)