The Strike & Ellacott Files

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E25: (Don't) Be My Valentine Oct 15, 2026

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Today, we cover chapters 60-64 of The Hallmarked Man. We discuss Robin and Murphy's argument about the case, Strike's phone call with Wardle, Robin's interview with Valentine Longcaster, and Robin's call with Ilsa and the aftermath.

Next episode (29 October): Chapters 65-67

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E24: More Precious Than Rubies Oct 02, 2026

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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 (15 October): Chapters 60-64

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E23: Pat Is The Captain Now Sep 10, 2026

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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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E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship Aug 27, 2026

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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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E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics Aug 13, 2026

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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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E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed Jul 30, 2026

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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

Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2 Jul 16, 2026

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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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E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt) Jul 02, 2026

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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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E18: Bobbin for Whiskey Jun 18, 2026

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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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E17: Tainted Love Jun 04, 2026

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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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