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Sir Ian Rankin

Sir Ian Rankin joins Nicola Meighan to discuss the record that reminds him of childhood, the track he wishes he'd written and other songs in the key of his life.

Nicola is joined by one of Scotland's best-loved and most successful writers, Sir Ian Rankin. Ian's Rebus novels have sold over 30 million copies around the world, as well as theatre, TV and radio spin-offs.

Ian introduces us to some of the songs that have soundtracked his life as part of our For the Record series - including the tune that most reminds him of his childhood, the track that he thinks best describes him, the one he can鈥檛 resist singing along with, and other songs in the key of his life.

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55 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2025 07:00

Music Played

  • Barclay James Harvest

    Mocking Bird

  • Skids

    The Saints Are Coming

  • Kate Bush

    Cloudbusting

  • The Rolling Stones

    Sympathy For The Devil

  • Jackie Leven

    Poor Toun

Broadcasts

  • Fri 30 Aug 2024 15:00
  • New Year's Day 2025 07:00