Talk:John Rebus

message: Ok, this article has been getting more attention recently. That's good. I think it's time we had a talk page. The article, whilst better than it was a few months ago, is still not up to scratch.
The character section is pretty light and somewhat POVish. I'd suggest a much fuller section (with spoiler tags) explaining Rebus in much more detail. Mention, amongst other things, his childhood in Fife (with dates if possible), his army days, SAS training, marriage, daughter, breakup, subsequent girlfriends, the pubs, the hobbies, the vices, the personal traits, etc. Of course, the endings to the books shouldn't be revealed.
As well as the 'factual' stuff, I'd also suggest a section on the development on the Rebus character, noting, for example, the biographical details he shares with Ian Rankin or differences between the early and later Rebus. This doesn't need to be POV or original research - Rankin's interviews and introductions to the older books provide a wealth of information.
A section on the other recurring characters in the Rebus universe is also essential. Siobhan, Cafferty, the Farmer, Gill Templar, Brian Holmes, Steve Holly, Matthew Vanderhyde etc.
Finally, each book in the series should have its own article, with a spoiler-full summary of the plot and any other important information.
Also added the final book to the list, although I'm not very happy with the formatting. Feel free to change it.--Nydas 19:26, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Article details

message: MdCollins1984 recently expanded the sentence on Rebus's SAS training. IMO, it now goes too far in revealing the plot. The later books don't really dwell on the events described, and anyone reading the books in the wrong order (as I did) wouldn't know about them. Spoiler tags might be an idea.--Nydas 07:28, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: SAS training

message: I know it is not wiki related and a bit off topic, but does anyone know why the complete first series is available on DVD in the US, but the uk version only has the first three episodes? Mdcollins1984 22:25, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  DVDs 

message: # The books and the two series of the TV show are separate and should have separate articles.
# The books are each individually notable enough to have their own articles.
Anybody disagree? Anybody feel like helping? --Guinnog 11:25, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks, well done. You are right; all the Rankin articles need work. He is a very notable writer and his work sells well. --Guinnog 17:05, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, well done. I also agree that each Rebus book should have an article about it. Oh, and there should probably be a picture or two on this article.--Nydas 18:29, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I'll get right onto it. I'll get some pics first, and then I'll redlink the books. I'll start making the stubs tonight and finish by the end of the week. --Guinnog 21:07, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I've done the first ten, and would welcome any criticism but especially some help in expanding the articles. --Guinnog 21:46, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

text: Agreed. Non-exhaustive list of articles we should create:
*Patience Aitken
*Michael Rebus
*Dr Curt
**Detective Sergeant Siobhan Clarke - Siobhan Clarke redirects there (page created)
*'Farmer' Watson
*Brian Holmes
**Detective Chief Inspector Gill Templer - Gill Templer redirect (page created)
Well done for the good work btw.
--Guinnog 06:59, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

text: How could I forgeet Big Ger! Also, 
*Tommy Telford
*George Flight (the London detective)
*'Fart' Lauderdale
*'Hiho' Silvers
*Samantha Rebus
I suppose we have to draw the line somewhere; what about assigning them in priority order? --Guinnog 12:59, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

text: I would suggest a seperate article for minor Rebus characters to start with. If there's enough information about a particular one, we can spin it off. --Nydas 18:42, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

text: As for priority, I'd suggest that we should limit ourselves to those that have made substantial appearances in more than one book i.e. recurring characters. Any one-book characters (and there are hundreds) can be dealt with in the book page. So, no Tommy Telford and George Flight. Also:
* Derek Linford
* Steve Holly
* The Weasel (could be combined with Big Ger)
* Ormiston and Claverhouse (one article because they're a team)
* Matthew Vanderhyde
* ACC Carswell
* Grant Hood
* Bobby Hogan
* Ellen Wylie
There are loads and loads of them. Siobhan and Cafferty are probably the most urgent cases, IMO. --Nydas 19:27, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

text: Agree on all points. Flight actually (I think) appears in two or maybe three of the book, am I wrong? Also, what is the name of the priest Rebus befriends early in the series? He seems a big influence early on... --Guinnog 19:31, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Rebus talks to Flight on the phone at some point, I think. The priest... *checks Mortal Causes* ... Father Leary.--Nydas 20:08, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Remaining problems with this article

message: I've extracted all book information to Inspector Rebus leaving this page for Rebus's character. Mdcollins1984 11:24, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: A sensible edit- the original direction of this page was to focus purely on Rebus as a character, somewhere along the way it got polluted with irrelevanies, and now it is back as it should be.--Fergie 12:07, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree, although I have some slight issues now with the relative visibilty of the three articles. A disambig page, anyone? --Guinnog 12:56, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Spit info into new article

message: My wiki-instincts tell me this should probably be just John Rebus. We don't usually use job titles in article names, do we?--Nydas 19:15, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Naming

message: I've heard that Rebus is a Raith Rovers' fan, not Hearts. Is this true? Millbanks 07:50, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I can't remember either way. In fact, I don't think that he's ever expressed a football preference.--Nydas(Talk) 20:32, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

text: Actually the reference cited here, and at the Raith Rovers says that it is Michael who is the beloved Raith Rovers fan (his coffin was draped in the colours...). Rebus is making a joke at his brother's side. I'm off to amend the offending information there. –MDCollins (talk) 02:42, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

text: Hmm, I wondered about Hearts. I remember John/Siobhan talking football. I'll try and have a hunt in the shorts, but it's not that crucial to his character is it! –MDCollins (talk) 00:45, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Raith Rovers

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