The Strike & Ellacott Files

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The Strike & Ellacott Files episodes

October 02 E24: More Precious Than Rubies
In this episode, we cover chapters 57-59 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's trip to Scotland by train, Robin's interview with Sapphire's friend Tia, and Strike's interview with Jade Semple.
Next episode: Chapters 60-64
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1 hr 18 min
September 10 E23: Pat Is The Captain Now
Today, we cover chapters 52-56 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin talking to Dev and tailing Jim Todd, Strike tailing Plug, and Robin calling Ilsa.

Next episode (24 September): Chapters 57-59

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1 hr 16 min
August 27 E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship
Today, we cover chapters 48-51 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's call with Ilsa, Robin's and Strike's meeting with Decima and argument, and Strike's call with Bijou.

Next episode (10 September): Chapters 52-56

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1 hr 6 min
August 13 E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics
Today, we cover chapters 45-47 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin's interview with Gretchen Schiff, Kim's arrival with the vault crime scene pictures, and the analysis of the pictures.
Next episode (27 August): Chapters 48-51
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1 hr 6 min
July 30 E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed
Today, we cover chapters 43 and 44 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss the latest Sleep Tight Evangeline news, Robin's thoughts about Strike's Christmas gift, and Strike's interview with Rupert's flatmate Zac.
Links:
https://www.freud.org.uk/2020/04/27/freud-at-home-at-his-desk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnese_Artemis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis#Ephesian_Artemis
https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/pilkington-cathie/el-shaddai-2013-oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/oil-paint-on-patinated-bronze/asset/3610326
https://observer.co.uk/culture/art/article/cathie-pilkingtons-uncanny-sculptures
https://www.reddit.com/r/cormoran_strike/comments/1ub6572/comment/osx9ia7/
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/project-cathie-pilkington-anatomy-of-a-doll
https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp166340/cathie-pilkington
https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/another-new-twitter-header-curious.html
https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2026/06/as-freud-might-say-sometimes-desk-is.html

1 hr 47 min
July 16 Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2
In this week's episode, we have part 2 of our outtakes for this season, and yes, we're just as surprised as you that we manage to get anything done while we're recording.
Next episode (30 July): Chapters 43-44

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49 min
July 02 E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt)
This week, we cover chapters 40-42 of The Hallmarked Man with special guest, Kurt. We discuss Strike at Lucy's Christmas party, Robin opening Strike's Christmas gift, and Strike discovering the vandalism on the agency's door.
Next episode (16 July): Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2
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1 hr 45 min
June 18 E18: Bobbin for Whiskey
This week, we cover chapters 36-39 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Strike's interview with Sacha Legard, Robin's argument with Linda, Strike's questionable research, and Robin, her family, and Murphy at the Bay Horse pub.
Next episode (2 July): Chapters 40-42, with Kurt
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1 hr 48 min
June 04 E17: Tainted Love
This week, we cover chapters 33-35 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Rokeby and Sacha Legard contacting the office, Robin travelling to Masham with Murphy, and Strike thinking about Charlotte and Robin while on surveillance.
Next episode (18 June): Chapters 36-39
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1 hr 51 min
May 21 E16: Unromantic, Unwilling, Unbearable
Today, we cover chapters 31 and 32 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Culpepper's second hit piece on Strike, Strike losing his temper, and he and Robin's talk.
Next episode (4 June): Chapters 33-35
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1 hr 36 min