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Caricature of Robert Knox

For 180 years Knox has endured as an enigmatic, but often sinister figure in popular culture: from street rhymes, lampooning cartoons and books to plays and films. The dramatic fascination with Knox’s character shows no sign of waning. Most recently Ian Rankin’s 'The Falls' (2001), Nicola Morgan’s 'Fleshmarket' (2003), a film to be directed by John Landis, and a new screenplay penned by Irvine Welsh, 'The Meat Trade', look set to propel Knox well into his third century.