John Rebus and the frequent popular music references and thoughts that Ian Rankin weaves into the stories. However, Rebus' reliance on alcohol is evident and he is often seen drinking in the Oxford Bar. Also, in the television series Rebus is portrayed as being a supporter of Hibernian. This is not found in Ian Rankin's books, he having stated outside the books that Rebus is a Raith Rovers supporter.Rebus's Fife accent is softened as well; in the novel "Tooth and Nail", London Metropolitan Police colleagues find it difficult to understand his speech. Alexander Morton played Rebus in a 1999 BBC Radio 4
The Black Book (Rebus) The Black Book (Rebus) 'The Black Book" is a 2006 episode of STV's "Rebus" television series. It was the first episode broadcast in the show's third season, and starred Ken Stott in the title role. The episode was loosely based on the Ian Rankin novel of the same name. When a murder victim is found at a local landmark, Rebus is reminded of a case from his past. His chief suspect then was Daniel Raeburn, now a respected MSP. Rebus pursues Raeburn, while his colleagues investigate other lines of enquiry. They are assisted by the eponymous Black Book, a manuscript