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SUMMARY:Tartan Noir with Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell
DESCRIPTION:Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell explore the myths of tartan noir and examine the realities of Scottish crime.\nWhat happens when the stories we tell about crime become more powerful than the reality? \nJoin criminologist Professor David Wilson and journalist Martin Frizell for an engaging evening exploring some of Scotland’s most talked-about crimes – and the stories that have grown up around them. \nDrawing on decades of experience in journalism and criminology\, the evening looks at why certain crimes continue to grip public attention\, how “tartan noir” has shaped Scotland’s reputation\, and where the reality of crime differs from its portrayal in books\, television\, and true crime culture. \nThrough cases including Bible John\, Peter Tobin\, Dennis Nilsen\, Robert Black\, the Dunblane massacre\, organised crime in Scotland\, and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann\, the discussion moves beyond headlines to ask what these stories really tell us about violence\, fear\, and society. \nAlongside the cases themselves\, Frizell and Wilson explore: \n\nWhy serial killers feature so heavily in Scottish crime fiction despite being rare in reality\nHow Scotland went from being labelled the “murder capital of Europe” to experiencing historically low homicide rates\nThe impact of crime dramas and true crime on public attitudes to masculinity\, punishment\, and justice\n\nThoughtful\, accessible\, and often surprising\, True Crime Tartan Noir invites audiences to reflect on the difference between myth and reality – and why the stories we tell about crime matter. \nA must-see for fans of true crime\, criminology\, and gripping real-life stories! \nAbout the Speakers: \nDavid Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University and the author of more than 25 books on crime and punishment\, including A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders. An award-winning broadcaster\, he has presented documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC Scotland\, including Interview with a Murderer and David Wilson’s Crime Files\, and co-hosts the podcast This Much Is True Crime. \nMartin Frizell is a journalist and broadcaster with decades of experience across British print and television media. He has worked on some of the UK’s most high-profile crime stories and was the first journalist to give national coverage to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. He is the co-host of the podcast This Much Is True Crime\, where he explores major cases with a focus on evidence\, context\, and ethics rather than speculation.
URL:https://liveargyll.co.uk/event/tartan-noir-with-professor-david-wilson-and-martin-frizell/
LOCATION:Corran Halls\, Esplande\, Oban\, Argyll and Bute\, PA34 5AB\, United Kingdom
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