Developmental notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’; with related contract and printed radio listings., 1993-1995.
Scope and Contents
Working, research, and editorial notes, 1993-1995, of Ian Rankin and others relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’.
The notes include early working notes, research notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and of BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Many of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions. Folios 1-124.
Includes storylines of ‘The Serpent’s Back’ by Rankin sent to BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Folios 12-27.
Research notes on the history of Edinburgh and related plot points. Folios 35-84.
Editorial notes of Ian Rankin and of BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Folios 110-
Includes faxes (faded) from BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Folios 94, 115-118.
Contract between Ian Rankin and the BBC, 1994. Folios 125-129.
Radio listings for 'The Serpent's Back' in ‘The Guardian’, 30 September 1995 (Folios 130-132) and ‘Time Out’, 1995 (Folio 133).
Dates
- Creation: 1993-1995.
Creator
- Rankin, Ian James (crime writer) (Person)
- BBC Radio (Organization)
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
133 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
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