Writing Wrongs

Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics

Subscribe in Parasocial

Free on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac. No subscription. Once it is installed, tap this link again and the show is yours. Already have it? Open in Parasocial.

About

Every sentence tells a story, every word leaves a trace. Writing Wrongs, from the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, explores historic and contemporary forensic linguistic cases. Hosts Professor Tim Grant and Dr Nicci MacLeod, who've provided expert evidence in hundreds of cases, examine a specific case and its linguistic analysis each episode. Some episodes feature guest forensic linguists sharing their experiences as expert witnesses. The series highlights different case types, showcasing the strengths and limitations of forensic linguistics in criminal and civil investigations.

Also on

Recent episodes

  • O Scotland, Scotland #TwitterThreatTrialSep 4, 2026 · 52 min
  • Writing Wrongs Live! 2026 Trailer.Aug 18, 2026 · 1 min
  • Linguistics, Life, and DeathAug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
  • The Case of Don Juan de MarinJul 3, 2026 · 39 min
  • The multiple personas of an online child abuserJun 5, 2026 · 40 min
  • Dhiren Barot Part 2: Al Qaeda's al-BritaniApr 30, 2026 · 59 min
  • Dhiren Barot Part 1: Al Qaeda's al-HindiApr 30, 2026 · 43 min
  • Season 2 Post-script: Writing Wrongs meets CorpusCastApr 1, 2026 · 35 min
  • Season 2 - Questions and AnswersMar 6, 2026 · 35 min
  • 'Slang' on Trial Part 1: Duppying YootsFeb 6, 2026 · 57 min

Website · RSS feed