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Mark Lawson examines how mystery novels reflect a country's history and political system.

Foreign Bodies: Series 1: Scotland - DI John Rebus

Scotland - DI John Rebus

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BBC Radio 4 - Foreign Bodies, Series 1, Scotland - DI John Rebus

Mark Lawson meets Ian Rankin, whose crime stories reflect social changes in Scotland.

Ian Rankin's crime stories have reflected social changes in Scotland. Mark Lawson meets the creator of DI John Rebus.

Mark Lawson visits Edinburgh to meet Ian Rankin and discuss the way his novels featuring DI John Rebus reflect the building of the Scottish parliament, the G8 summit and debates over Scottish independence. 

Producer: Robyn Read.

Foreign Bodies: Series 1

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