The Strike & Ellacott Files

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• E24: More Precious Than Rubies

  October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

  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…

• E23: Pat Is The Captain Now

  September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

  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 Links: www.thesefiles…

• E22: Captain Ilsa Has Abandoned Ship

  August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  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…

• E21: Vault Body Pics > Kim Body Pics

  August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  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…

• E20: She Doth, She Doth Indeed

  July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

  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…

• Season 6 Outtakes, Part 2

  July 16, 2026 · 48 min

  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 Links: w…

• E19: Horcruxes, Not Hallows (ft Kurt)

  July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

  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…

• E18: Bobbin for Whiskey

  June 18, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

  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…