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Episode 2

As Rebus investigates an unsolved murder, someone kidnaps and suspends his brother over the Forth Bridge.

2/2. As Rebus investigates an unsolved murder someone kidnaps and suspends his brother over the Forth Bridge. Ian Rankin's novel is dramatised by Chris Dolan.

When DS Brian Holmes is left in a coma after being severely beaten, Rebus discovers his colleague's black notebook contains coded clues on a case involving arson and murder. Five years before, a mysterious fire burned down Edinburgh's seedy Central Hotel. All the staff and customers were accounted for but an unidentified body was found in the rubble. The post mortem revealed the victim had died from a bullet through the heart before the fire broke out.

The attack on his brother can only mean that Rebus is close to deciphering the secrets of the black book - but can he track down those responsible for the Central Hotel murder before they decide that it will take more than a warning to stop his investigation?

Other parts played by the cast.
Producer/director: Bruce Young.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Nov 2012 21:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
DI John Rebus Ron Donachie
Cafferty Gary Lewis
DC Siobhan Clarke Gayanne Potter
Mickey Rebus Steven McNicoll
DS Brian Holmes Sean Biggerstaff
CS Watson Douglas Russell
Ringan Douglas Russell
Eck Robertson Tony Cownie
Angus Gibson Richard Conlon
Kintoul Simon Donaldson
Heather Wendy Seager
Calder Simon Donaldson
Torrance Paul Young
Marie Shauna Macdonald
Writer Chris Dolan
Director Bruce Young
Producer Bruce Young

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Nov 2012 15:00
  • Sat 24 Nov 2012 21:00

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