The Strike & Ellacott Files

Today, we conclude our reread of The Silkworm with chapters 48-50. We discuss The Running Grave filming news, Strike's confrontation of Quine's killer, and the ending of the book. Next episode (10 July): Season 5 Outtakes & Bloopers Links: https://simanaitissays.com/2013/09/19/english-clubland/ https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/th...

Today, we cover chapters 44-47 of The Silkworm. We discuss the synopsis of The Hallmarked Man, Strike and Robin's interview with Kathryn Kent and Pippa, and Strike and Al's arrival at Larry Pinkelman's party. Final SW episode (Chapters 48-50): 26 June Links: https://robert-galbraith.com/strike-books/the-hallmarked-man/ www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/...

Today, we cover chapters 42 and 43 of The Silkworm . We discuss the latest Hallmarked Man updates, Strike and Robin speaking with Orlando, and Strike's interview with Michael Fancourt. Next episode (12 June): Chapters 44-47 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.t...

Today, we cover chapters 38-41 of The Silkworm. We discuss Leonora's arrest, Strike's visit to HMP Holloway as well as the River Café, and Strike's thoughts about Charlotte on the eve of her wedding. Next episode (29 May): Chapters 42-44 Links: https://www.thegrouchoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DINING-ROOM-01-JUL-2024.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_West www.thesefilespod...

Today, we cover chapters 36 and 37 of The Silkworm. We discuss a topic we've not talked about before, Strike's interview with Jerry Waldegrave, and his confrontation with Pippa. Next episode (15 May): Chapters 38-41 Links: https://x.com/jk_rowling/status/1906146928636641448 https://thesefilespod.com/blog/tsefs-dissertation-on-strikes-sex-appeal/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2K186zrvRgeE2w...

Today, we cover chapters 32-35 of The Silkworm . We discuss Robin attending Ms Cunliffe's funeral, Strike and Nina's dinner together, Michael Fancourt's TV interview, and Robin's interview with the old man in the bookshop. Next episode (1 May): Chapters 36-38 Links: https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/english https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/214008/Uproar-as-shops-ban-Christmas-Cliff-Richard-songs www...

This week, we cover chapters 29-31 of The Silkworm . We discuss Strike's interview with Daniel Chard, Robin and Strike's heart-to-heart at Burger King, and Strike's story about he and Dave Polworth in Australia. Next episode (17 April): Chapters 32-35 Links: https://thesefilespod.com/blog/looking-at-clues/ https://thesefilespod.com/blog/a-maid-of-the-silver-sea-guessing-the-epigraphs/...

Today, we cover chapters 27-28 of The Silkworm . We discuss 'The Double Dealer' by William Congreve, Strike's interview with Liz Tassel, and Robin and Strike's drive to Devon to interview Daniel Chard. Next episode (3 April): Chapters 29-31 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefi...

Today, we have the second half of our first  ever  call-in episode to discuss the  Ink Black Heart  TV adaptation!  Special thanks to our guests in part 2!: Franzi, Amanda, Leslie, Jack, LB, Mary, Evy, Lucy, Caro, Afton, Mary Anne, Franchesca, Anne Next episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefi...

This week, we cover chapters 24-26 of The Silkworm . We discuss Strike's dream about Charlotte (a LOT), he and Robin's visit to Talgarth Road, and his stakeout of Jerry Waldegrave's house. Next episode (13 March): IBH Adaptation Call-In Episode, Part 2 Next book episode (20 March): Chapters 27-28 Links: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10529041.york-minsters-heart-of-yorkshire-window-a...

Today, we have the first half of our first ever call-in episode to discuss the Ink Black Heart TV adaptation - spoiler alert, we loved it! Special thanks to our guests in part 1!: Rachael, Amy, Mary, Hillary, Ali, Iris, Katie, Lindsay, Danielle, Amy, Annachiara, Louise Next episode (6 March): Chapters 24-26 (The Silkworm ) Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/t...

This week, we cover chapters 22 and 23 of The Silkworm . We discuss Robin postponing the wedding, Strike's birthday gift, and Strike's visit to Anstis and his wife. Next episode (6 March): Chapter 24-26 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

This week, we're covering chapters 19-21 of The Silkworm . We discuss our first update regarding the ninth Strike book, Matthew's mother's death, and Strike visiting Leonora and Orlando. Next episode (20 February): Chapters 22-23 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://t...

This week, we cover chapters 15-18 of The Silkworm. We discuss Strike's birthday party, discovering Quine at Talgarth Road, and Robin's reaction to the news. Next episode (6 February): Chapters 19-21 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we cover chapters 13 and 14 of The Silkworm . We discuss the latest exciting news about the completion of The Hallmarked Man , the Roper-Chard party, and Strike reading Bombyx Mori for the first time. Next episode (23 January): Chapters 15-18 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod...

Today, we cover chapters 10-12 of The Silkworm. We discuss Kathryn Kent's blog, the awkward meeting between Robin, Matthew, and Strike, and Strike's first meeting with Nina Lascelles. Next episode (9 January): Chapters 13-15 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumb...

This week, we cover chapters 8-9 of The Silkworm. We discuss exciting news about the upcoming BBC adaptation of The Ink Black Heart, Strike's interview with Liz Tassel, and his encounter with Kathryn Kent. Next episode (26 December): Chapters 10-12 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod h...

This week, we cover chapters 4-7 of The Silkworm. We discuss Matthew's rescheduling of the meeting between he, Robin, and Strike, Strike's interview with Christian Fisher, as well as his first update to Leonora. Next episode (12 December): Chapters 8-9 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilesp...

In this week's episode, we begin our reread of The Silkworm, covering chapters 1-3, including all of the Strike news we missed out on in between seasons. Next episode (29 November): Chapters 4-7 Links: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1327130/Tom-Joness-illegitimate-child-night-stand-tells-rage-pain.html https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/science-in-cormoran-strike-narrative-misdirecti...

We're back this week for a bit of an unhinged bonus episode celebrating the 40th birthday of Sneha, one of our listeners, discussing JKR's latest THM header, and our plans to cover The Silkworm. Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today, we have a special bonus episode with bloopers and outtakes from the second half of season 4, covering The Running Grave. We hope you enjoy these clips that didn’t make the final cut! Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Today we discuss the long awaited final chapter of The Running Grave, chapter 136. We discuss Strike and Robin's conversation in their office, listener questions and takeaways, as well as our own takeaways from the book. Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumb...

Today, we cover chapters 134 and 135 of The Running Grave. We discuss Will's reunion with his family, Strike and Lucy's conversation, and Strike's meeting with Amelia. Next episode (August 15): Chapter 136 Links: https://thesefilespod.com/blog/the-maid-of-the-silver-sea-and-the-hallmarked-man/ www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagra...

Today, we cover chapters 130-133 of The Running Grave . We discuss Robin's confrontation at the Rupert Court Temple, and the final part of Strike's confrontation with the killer. Next episode (August 8): Chapters 134-136 Links: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomHype www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com...

In this week’s episode, we cover chapters 125-129 of The Running Grave. We discuss the news about Chapman Farm, Robin at Rupert Court Temple, and the beginning of Strike’s killer confrontation. Next episode (August 1): Chapters 130-133 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefi...