The Strike & Ellacott Files

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...

Today, we cover chapters 122-124 of The Running Grave. We discuss Strike and Robin's meeting with their police contacts and ex-UHC members, Murphy's odd comment, and Robin's interview with Isaac Mills. Next episode (July 25): Chapters 125-129 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefile...

Today, we cover chapters 118-121 of The Running Grave . We discuss Strike and Robin's action packed drive with Will, their experiences speaking with the police, and Flora's bombshell about the UHC. Next episode (July 18): Chapters 122-124 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod htt...

Today, we cover chapters 114-117 of The Running Grave. We discuss Strike and Robin's conversation with Will, Robin and Murphy's fight, and the interview with Will and Flora. Next episode (July 11): Chapters 118-121 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tumblr...

Today, we cover chapters 111-113 of The Running Grave. We discuss all of the latest updates about The Hallmarked Man, Strike's meeting with Wace, and Robin's evening in the office. Next episode (July 4): Chapters 114-117 Links: https://thesefilespod.com/blog/literary-names-in-running-grave-and-the-edinburgh-source-for-charlotte-campbells-name/ www.twitter.com/beatricegroves1 www.facebook.c...

Today, Pools and Kenz discuss the epigraphs in The Running Grave with Dr Beatrice Groves, author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter and professor of Shakespeare at Oxford University. Next episode (June 27): Chapters 111-113 Links: https://www.mugglenet.com/the-quibbler/bathildas-notebook/ https://twitter.com/beatricegroves1 www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/these...

Today, we have a special bonus episode with Dr Louise Freeman, who joins us on the show for the first time to discuss some of our favorite moments in the Strike series. Next episode (June 20): Epigraphs in The Running Grave (ft Dr Beatrice Groves) Links: https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2023/11/rings-double-bands-stars-and-asterisks.html https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/rattenbury-the-wond...

Today, we cover chapters 107-110 of The Running Grave. We discuss Robin's conversation with Strike about her dinner with Prudence, Robin's interview with Rufus Fernsby, and Strike's plan to meet Jonathan Wace. Next episode (June 13): Best Moments in Strike (ft Dr Louise Freeman) Links: Lizzy McAlpine concert: https://youtu.be/Np5nMaJAZ7c?si=GAW1ccZcm0_tUkdd Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger...

Today, we cover chapters 104-106 of The Running Grave. We discuss Strike and Robin's debrief, their meeting with Will's family, and Robin's dinner with Prudence. Next episode (June 6): Chapters 107-110 Links: https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2024/05/first-epigraph-released-for-hallmarked.html www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.tw...

Today, we cover chapters 101-103 of The Running Grave. We discuss the agency's team meeting, Robin's reaction to what happened to Cherie, and Will's appearance at the office. Next episode (May 30): Chapters 104-106 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod.tu...

Today, we cover chapters 98-100 of The Running Grave. We discuss JKR's new interview about writing, Strike and Robin's debrief about their interview with Cherie, and Murphy and Robin watching the interview with Becca Pirbright. Next episode (May 23): Chapters 101-103 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod www....

Today, we cover chapters 96 and 97 of The Running Grave. We discuss Littlejohn's firing, Strike and Robin's interview with Cherie Gittins, and potential mythological connections tied to the stag's head at Felbrigg Lodge. Next episode (May 16): Chapters 98-100 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instag...

Today, we cover chapters 92-95 of The Running Grave. We discuss Robin's questioning with the police, the agency's confrontation with the Franks, and Murphy's confession. Next episode (May 9): Chapters 96-97 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 first half of season 4, covering The Running Grave. We hope you enjoy these clips that didn't make the final cut! Next episode (May 2): Chapters 92-95 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesefilespod...

Today, we cover chapters 88-91 of The Running Grave. We discuss the immediate aftermath of Strike and Robin's reunion, Strike's meeting with Sir Colin, and the visit from Robin's parents. Next episode (May 2): Chapters 92-95 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod http://thesef...

Today, we cover chapters 83-87 of The Running Grave. We discuss Robin's time with Jacob, Shanker's intel about the phone call to Jordan Reaney, and Robin's long-awaited departure from Chapman Farm. Next episode (April 25): Chapter 88-91 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twitter.com/thesefilespod www.instagram.com/thesefilespod h...

Today, we cover chapters 79-82 of The Running Grave. We discuss Farah Navabi's Dictaphone interview with Kevin Pirbright, Dev's latest update about Robin, and the Manifestation of the Drowned Prophet. Next episode (April 18): Chapters 83-87 Links: https://fartingsofafaculty.blogspot.com/2023/10/notes-on-running-grave-re-listen-part.html https://x.com/badly_wired/status/1768338570266230787...

Today, we cover chapters 75-78 of The Running Grave and celebrate the 100th episode of the show! We discuss your favorite moments from all four seasons, Strike's discovery of Littlejohn's secret, and Robin's most productive conversation with Will yet. Next episode (April 11): Chapters 79-82 Links: www.thesefilespod.com www.ko-fi.com/thesefilespod www.facebook.com/thesefilespod www.twit...

Today, we will be covering chapters 71-74 of The Running Grave. We discuss Robin working with Will in the kitchens, Lin's medical emergency, and Robin's encounter with Jonathan Wace. Next episode (April 4): Chapters 75-77 Links: https://www.sark.co.uk/history/monks-pirates-folklore#:~:text=Witches%2C%20Pouquelayes%20and%20Folklore,Nicole%20family%20from%20Little%20Sark. www.thesefilespod.c...