🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Tupele Dorgu, a new
#CBStrike
series regular, will be playing the role of Michelle ("Midge") Greenstreet in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
Shoutout, as always, to Lucy for the tip! 🖤
🖤 IBH NEWS! 🖤
Kitty Reed, a 2023 graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, will be playing the role of Yasmin Weatherhead in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
Starting now, we're going to be posting weekly episodes for a steady stream of Strike & Ellacott content!
We'll be updating our website with an updated release schedule soon. More details in the intro to this episode! ❤️
Great news, everyone - our season 4 schedule for
#TheRunningGrave
is out now! 🥳
Season 4 episodes covering TRG start 26 October, with episode 2 covering the prologue and chapters 1-4 - mark your calendars! 📅 ✅
Link below for full details.
👇 👇 👇
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Luke Norris will be playing the role of Phillip Ormond, Edie Ledwell's boyfriend, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
. 🖤
Source:
(Thanks to Lucy for the tip!)
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Liza Sadovy has been cast as Mariam Torosyan, wife of Nils de Jong, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
Shoutout to Lucy for the tip!
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Marnie Graham Maw will be playing the role of Christabel Ross, the eldest daughter of Jago Ross and his first wife, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
Shoutout once again to Lucy for the tip! 🖤
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Ellie-May Sheridan, actress previously on BBC programs Dodger and Casualty, will playing Rachel Ledwell in an episode of the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
@TheSEFilesPod
Lovely interview with
@jk_rowling
in the Sunday Times today - here’s a shareToken link to get past the paywall. JK Rowling: ‘I’ve got six more books in my head’
🖤 IBH Casting News Thread! 🖤
Ewan Bailey, actor from BBC One's Doctors, will be playing the role of Nils de Jong in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
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🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Pip Carter will be playing the of role of Jago Ross, Charlotte Campbell's husband, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
. 🖤
Source:
(Thanks to Lucy for the tip!)
Big shoutout to one of our listeners over on Discord for this fabulous fan art of Strike angrily poking broccoli and trying not to think about Robin! 😍
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover the prologue and chapters 1-4 of
#TheRunningGrave
! In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of the case, our reactions to Benjamin Herbert's christening, and the interview with Will's family.
Next episode: Chapters 5-10
Link in bio 🎧
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
David Westhead, another graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, will be playing the role of Grant Ledwell in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
(Big thanks to Lucy and
@badly_wired
!)
🖤 IBH News! 🖤
Elóise Thomas, lead recurring actress from ITV’s The Bay, will be playing the role of ‘Lia’ in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
. It is unknown if this is a new character or name change of a previous character.
Source:
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we celebrate 100 episodes of the show by discussing some of our listeners' favorite moments. Here's to another 100 episodes! 🥂
Sneak peek of Episode 25, "
#TSEF100
," out Thursday at 4pm PT/7pm ET! 🌊
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 8-10 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Strike's meeting with Wardle, Strike and Robin visiting Prudence, and the first UHC meeting Robin attends at the Rupert Court temple. 🏮
Next week: Chapters 11-13 🌊
Link in bio to listen 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
In today's episode, we share our spoiler-filled off-the-cuff review of
#TheRunningGrave
- please do not listen if you have not finished reading the book! We discuss our favorite moments - there are a lot - and some early book 8 predictions.
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 83-87 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Ben Caplan has been cast as Allan Yeoman, Edie Ledwell's agent, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
(Shoutout, as always, to Lucy for the tip!) 🖤
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 88-91 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
In this week's episode, we discuss the implications from the I Ching epigraphs in
#TheRunningGrave
that
#StrikeIsTheSuperiorMan
. (You'll be shocked, but we like this a lot. 😉)
Sneak peek of Episode 2, "The Superior Man," out Thursday! 🌊
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Matt Rawle has been cast as Groomer, a target of one of the agency's investigations, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
(Shoutout, as always, to Lucy for the tip!) 🖤
🚨UPDATE!🚨
Wondering how
#TheRunningGrave
's release date is going to impact our schedule for season 3?
Wonder no more! After much deliberation, we've updated the remainder of our season schedule to finish before TRG's late September release.
👇👇👇
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Chelsea Fitzgerald will be playing Heather Ledwell, wife of Grant Ledwell, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
. 🖤
Source:
(Thanks as always to Lucy for the tip!)
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 92-95 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 67-70 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Strike's conversation with Jacob Messenger, Robin's encounter with Jonathan Wace, and the information revealed about Pat. 🌊
Next episode (March 28): Chapters 71-74
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 64-66 of
#TheRunningGrave
with
@kasstl1
. We discuss Strike's important moments of introspection, the UHC's Norwich trip, and Robin's discussion with Emily Pirbright. 🌊
Next episode (March 21): Chapters 67-70
Link in bio 🎧
We're back for a new episode to kick off our third season, covering our completely unscripted first impressions of
#TheInkBlackHeart
! Verdict? We loved this book a lot and spend a lot of time gushing about it.
⚠️🚨 PLEASE BEWARE OF SPOILERS 🚨⚠️
Link in bio to listen 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 79-82 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we take a moment to admire how well Strike takes care of Robin in the immediate aftermath of leaving Chapman Farm. 🥰
Sneak peek of Episode 28 ("And Then There Was One (Bed)",) out Thursday at 4pm PT/7pm ET! 🌊
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we discuss how stressful reading the cult chapters of
#TheRunningGrave
still is, even several rereads in. Don't ask us to explain it with logic or facts! 😂
Episode 24 ("Protector of the Hunted") out Thursday, 3/28, at 4pm PT/7pm ET! 🌊
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 53-55 of The Running Grave. We discuss Robin's Revelation session, Taio's attempt to spirit bond with her, and the voicemails Charlotte leaves Strike.
Next episode (February 22): Chapters 56-58
Link in bio 🎧
Update to the Audible cover for
#TheInkBlackHeart
- slight variance in the cover art, and a run time that sounds closer to plausible at 30 hours.
Intriguing since
#TroubledBlood
is slightly over 31 hours…we’ll continue to update as we see changes!
“THOUGH ROBIN ELLACOTT’S TWENTY-FIVE YEARS of life had seen their moments of drama and incident, she had never before woken up in the certain knowledge that she would remember the coming day for as long as she lived.”
Happy 12 year anniversary of the day
#StrikeAndRobin
met! 😍
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we finally get to the chapter that is one of our favorites and contains some of
@jk_rowling
's most beautiful and powerful writing yet.
Sneak peek of Episode 22 ("Darkening of the Light") ft
@kasstl1
, out Thursday at 4pm PT/7pm ET! 🌊
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 50-52 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss JKR's Strike 8 Twitter header, Strike's conversation with Murphy about guns at Chapman Farm, and the information Shawna reveals to Robin.
Next episode (February 15): Chapters 53-55
Link in bio 🎧
🖤 IBH Casting News! 🖤
Madeleine Akua has been cast as Legs, the seventeen year old daughter of one of the agency's clients, in the upcoming BBC adaptation of
#TheInkBlackHeart
.
Source:
(Shoutout, as always, to Lucy for the tip!) 🖤
🚨 ICYMI 🚨
In honor of the upcoming release of our 100th episode coming out on April 4th, we're doing our first ever giveaway for two special editions of The Cuckoo's Calling! 📖🤩
Link below for contest and submission rules:
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we will be covering chapters 71-74 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we have a special bonus episode with bloopers and outtakes from the first half of season 4, covering
#TheRunningGrave
. We hope you enjoy these clips that didn't make the final cut! 🌊
Next episode (May 2): Chapters 92-95
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 75-78 of
#TheRunningGrave
and celebrate the 100th episode of TSEF! We discuss your favorite moments from the show, Strike's discovery of Littlejohn's secret, and much more.
Next episode (April 11): Chapters 79-82
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 96 and 97 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Littlejohn's firing, Strike and Robin's interview with Cherie, and potential mythological connections to Felbrigg Lodge's stag head. 🌊
Next episode (May 16): Chapters 98-100
Link in bio 🎧
✍️ NEW BLOG POST! ✍️
In a new blog post on our website,
@beatricegroves1
explores the influences of Jane Austen on
@jk_rowling
's writing, highlighting parallels in characters and themes in the
#StrikeAndEllacott
series.
Let us know what you think!
Link in bio 👀
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we're covering chapters 5-7 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Robin's pitch to go undercover, her thoughts about her relationship with Murphy, and Strike connecting the UHC to the commune from his and Lucy's past.
Next week: Chapters 8-10
Link in bio 🎧
🖤 IBH News! 🖤
IMDb has updated the cast list for episode 1 of
#TheInkBlackHeart
to include Natasha O’Keeffe as Charlotte Campbell/Ross, Ruth Sheen as Pat Chauncey, and Jack Greenlees as Sam Barclay.
Source:
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 29-32 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Strike's preliminary research into Daiyu's death, Robin's visit with Dr Zhou, and Strike's first serious conversation with Littlejohn.
Next episode (January 7): Chapters 33-35
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 104-106 of
#TheRunningGrave
. 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
Link in bio 🎧
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we discuss our thoughts and reactions to
@jk_rowling
's new Twitter header and what it could mean for the plot of the eighth
#CormoranStrike
novel.
Episode 17, "Team Strike," out Thursday at 4pm PT/7pm ET!
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
We're back for our first episode diving into
#TheInkBlackHeart
, covering chapters 1-4.
In this episode, we discuss Robin's 30th birthday at the Ritz and its aftermath, as well as Jo's Q&As on the
@RGalbraith
website and Twitter.
Link in bio to listen 🎧
👀 SNEAK PEEK! 👀
In this week's episode, we discuss
@jk_rowling
's latest Strike 8 Twitter header and marvel at how the excitement for each
#CormoranStrike
book surpasses the previous one.
Sneak peek of Episode 19, "S.P.R.W." out Thursday at 4pm PT/7pm ET!
@jk_rowling
We’ve LOVED discussing the Q&As for each Strike book from the
@RGalbraith
website. Any chance we might see some for
#TheRunningGrave
in the coming weeks? Love hearing you talk about Strike 😊
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
We're back again for a new episode, this time covering chapters 27-30 of
#TheInkBlackHeart
. In this episode, we discuss Robin's ♥️-to-♥️ with Ilsa, the hypocrisy shown by the Pen of Justice blog, and venture down a music-related rabbit hole. 🖤
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
This week's episode comes a little early - happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners and happy birthday to
#CormoranStrike
! 🦃🐻
Today we cover chapters 14-16 of
#TheRunningGrave
.
Next week: Chapters 17-19
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we discuss chapters 56-58 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Strike's interview with Jordan Reaney, Robin's meeting with Mazu, and the conversation between Becca and Emily Pirbright.
Next episode (February 29): Chapters 59-61
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 59-61 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss the latest Charlotte updates, Lin interrupting Robin's letter writing, and Strike's concerns about his anonymity.
Next episode (March 7): Chapters 62-63
Link in bio 🎧
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Head to the Robert Galbraith website and scroll to the sign-up form at the bottom:
#RobertGalbraith
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 46-49 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss Robin's defense against the UHC's indoctrination, two alarming phone calls
#CormoranStrike
receives, and the interview with Barry Saxon.
Next episode (February 8): Chapters 50-52
Link in bio 🎧
🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨
Today, we cover chapters 98-100 of
#TheRunningGrave
. We discuss JKR's new interview, Strike and Robin's debrief about their interview with Cherie, and Murphy and Robin watching the interview with Becca.
Next episode (May 23): Chapters 101-103
Link in bio 🎧