‘Are you going to—?’ Robin began, but Barclay said at the same time,
‘Found anyone to replace Nutsack yet?’
‘I’m working on it,’ Strike told Barclay, although in truth he hadn’t had time to address their manpower problem’
Chapter 86
#TheInkBlackHeart
The gang are back in
“For a moment she was transported back to the Maldives, and those hot nights she’d paced alone on the white sand outside their villa while Matthew slept, asking herself whether she was in love with Cormoran Strike.
The sandwiches arrived and Robin requested a glass of water.
Wow, what a week. By chance a friend spotted an evening of poetry & chamber music with Bill Nighy - quick decision needed only a few tickets remaining. We then found out Tom was going to be there. He spotted us from the stage, smiled & spent 30 mins chatting with us
#TomBurke
❤️
@Mofoman360
Most definitely- love everything about
@jk_rowling
A role model woman, brave, intelligent and strong and a bloody excellent writer to boot!
I love the fact that
@jk_rowling
is so descriptive in her books and that I can visit and get to see, feel, taste and smell what Strike and Robin experienced. So I did the Clerkenwell walk yesterday ❤️
#TroubledBlood
#CormoranStrike
#TheInkBlackHeart
filming - well it’s been an absolute blast.
Had an awesome time - massive thanks to the wonderful cast, crew and production team who all work so incredibly hard and are all so talented. It’s an incredible pleasure to watch you all at work. 🖤🖤
And big shout
Another amazing day, I feel so privileged to be part of this - everyone clapping at the end bought a tear to my eye, so emotional such a fabulous crew of people and so professional 😍😍🤩🤩
#TroubledBlood
#CormoranStrike
#BBC1
@CormStrikeFan
Last day of filming in Cornwall - it was so sad to leave but we were on cloud nine. ❤️
Massive respect to all the cast and crew who were so lovely with us and we got to appreciate how hard they all worked for our pleasure. ❤️🤩📽️🎞️
‘It was a balmy August night and tourists were
More updates from the filming from our roving reporter
@toni_yam
🖤🖤😘
15th Feb TIBH filming. Late afternoon, the Landy is here ( whoop) crew are getting ready for filming, 2 fake police cars, & 1 police motorcycle. People dressed as police
#TheInkBlackHeart
#StrikeFilming
It has been such a pleasure and privilege to be there for the last day of
#TheInkBlackHeart
filming with my bestest of friends
@badly_wired
@CormStrikeFan
and
@LudicrousMonica
❤️❤️
Thanks so much to all the cast, crew and marvellous security team for letting us be a part of this
As well as having the honour of appearing on BBC Guernsey this evening I was also on BBC Radio Guernsey this morning, again talking about my favourite subject the Cormoran Strike books ❤️ Fame at last! 😂
Delighted to be able to share my thoughts and excitement about Jo’s recent
Another fabulous day in Cornwall - such great memories. I have nothing but praise for the cast, crew, security and production team who have been so kind to us (hope we weren’t too much of a nuisance😬)
#TroubledBlood
#CormoranStrike
@CormStrikeFan
#StrikeBook8
#JKRTwitterHeaders
Delighted to be asked to talk about Jo’s recent change of X header to show La Coupee, Sark on BBC Guernsey at 6.30 today.
The people of Guernsey & Sark as well as Strike fans are clearly very excited about the prospect of Sark getting a mention
I am a lover of books. I grew up in a miners town on a council estate & books weren’t a feature in my house so I lived in the library & have read thousands of books but
#TheRunningGrave
is by far the best book I have read. Can’t wait for book 8. This series keeps getting better
We also had some
#HarryPotter
fun yesterday in London.
@CormStrikeFan
is a whizz at recreating scenes,
@badly_wired
and I are always willing participants ❤️😂 I had never realised before how much I resemble Ron Weasley 😂😂
Just saying
@jk_rowling
in case you are still seeking
@jk_rowling
I find a stint with a box of Lego bricks eases my mind and restores the soul- why take a look at Cormoran Strikes flat! See I have even put a whisky bottle and two glasses on the table for you and Corm to enjoy, bliss ❤️❤️😘
8th March 2022
It’s two years ago today that a small group of now firmly bonded, forever friends 😍 gathered at St Mawes to watch the filming of
#TroubledBlood
outside the iconic
#TheVictory
I will never forget that moment I first saw
#TomBurke
as
#CormoranStrike
, and for
Shanker must be my favourite criminal of all time. A rough diamond with a heart of gold I think ❤️
He doesn’t feature in
#TheInkBlackHeart
so I don’t think he will be in the TV Series for this one but let’s hope we will see him on our screens again for
#TheRunningGrave
‘Ah…
A late
#ThrowbackThursday
from me and my favourite
#CormoranStrike
Hope all well with you. ❤️❤️
‘Mr Strick?’ shouted the consultant, for the second time. ‘Mr Cameron Strick?’
He looked up, grinning. ‘Strike,’ he said clearly. ‘My name’s Cormoran Strike.’
‘Oh, I do
The Ink Black Heart has wrapped!
The sixth series of Strike, The Ink Black Heart, has now wrapped. Shooting commenced on Monday 12th February and the final scene was filmed on the evening of Friday 26th April, 2024.
The StrikeFans team were lucky enough to watch several days
First day back to work for me after an amazing time catching some of the filming of
#TheInkBlackHeart
in London.
🖤🖤
Its got to be
#CormoranStrike
therefore for my
#TomForTuesday
Regents Park 27th February 2024
Fabulous day at the BFI Southbank at the Alan Rickman diaries tribute evening
#TomBurke
recorded a lovely tribute which was played. Other tributes included Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall, Ian McKellen, Lynsey Duncan and Ruby Wax - in person. Met some lovely fellow Tom fans ❤️
Well my grandson has caught the Strike bug living me with me😂🕵️♂️. And he surprised me with this for my birthday- what a lovely boy ❤️❤️🎁🎁
#CormoranStrike
Properly in Ruth and Nelson territory now. The beach at Titchwell Marsh was possibly the best I have ever seen ❤️❤️Thank you
@ellygriffiths
#RuthGalloway
I love the dash to Yorkshire at the end of
#CareerOfEvil
Well covered in both the book and TV Series
‘F*ckin’ Yorkshire?’ Shanker said over the phone when he called to tell Strike he had a car and the detective had told him where he wanted to go.
‘Yorkshire?’ ‘Masham,’ Strike
So happy to see that the lovely
@KateSpeakActor
has been announced as young Joan in
#TroubledBlood
We had the absolute privilege of meeting Kate in Cornwall when following the filming and she was so delightful. Can’t wait to see It now ❤️❤️
#TomForTuesday
#CormoranStrike
I love the final chapters of
#CareerOfEvil
and often go back to read them, Tom and Ben played those scenes driving up to Yorkshire really well.❤️
‘You sacked ’er,’ said Shanker. ‘Which ain’t a mark of friendship where I come from.’
Strike
I am re reading
#TroubledBlood
which holds an even more special place in my heart as I watched the filming of the scenes in Cornwall.
It was a fabulous day when I first met Tom and Holiday on Falmouth pier where the ferry from St Mawes comes in. The scenes in the TV series were
What a truly amazing finale to
#StrikeTroubledBlood
massive kudos and plaudits all around to all the cast and production crew. Fabulous to see Tom Burke and his mother Anna in those final scene, simply stunning. It deserves every award. Thank you
@BronteFilmandTV
and
@BBCOne
❤️❤️
The weather may be gloomy but I am still floating on cloud 9 after 11 days in London watching some of the filming of
#TheInkBlackHeart
- such a privilege.
In between we managed to visit a few of our favourite
#Strike
pubs, so many good ones to choose from.
The Flying Horse,
It’s
#ThrowbackThursday
already folks, time does indeed fly.
I love the drunken moments for both Strike and Robin. Tender but comedic too. ❤️😆
‘D’you know what?’ he said, leaning forwards with his elbows on the table, almost knocking over his pint. ‘D’you know what, Robin?’
Fabulous picture - I was privileged to be one of the Strike fans that met both these brilliant Cormoran’s down in Cornwall, couldn’t wish to have met two more lovely people ❤️❤️ I am Loving
#TroubledBlood
😍😍
#CormoranStrike
Had the most wonderful meal & experience at
#IlPortico
last night, belated birthday present for my grandson & an earlier one for me.
Thanks so much
@JamesChiavarini
for the excellent food & wonderful ambiance.
@jk_rowling
&
#PrudenceDonleavy
are right, ‘best pasta in London’❤️💯
#SaturdayStrike
What Saturdays are for - having a drink with great friends
@badly_wired
and
@CormStrikeFan
in The Old Blue Last where Strike met Wardle.
“The Old Blue Last stood at the top of Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch, a snub-nosed, imposing three-storey brick
Just finished
#TheRunningGrave
for the 2nd time & oh boy it gets better ❤️❤️Talk about leaving us on the edge of our seats
@jk_rowling
I am offering to walk the dogs, serve whisky, pander to your every need to give you time to crack on with book 8, I’ll be your willing slave 🙏
‘The arrangement he had hit toppled as though in slow motion and fell with a deafening clang to the floor.
Congregation and couple turned and looked back. ‘I’m – Christ, I’m sorry,’ said Strike hopelessly.
Somewhere in the middle of the congregation a man laughed.
Most
Happy Monday all, Christmas is fast approaching, I don’t feel nearly ready yet 😬 will be driving down to Cornwall later. Another cracking Strike episode last night 🔥Have a fab day all. Photo credits BBC and
@BronteFilmandTV
🔥🎄☕️💗😘
‘’‘This unusual headstone is that of Elizabeth, Baroness de Munck.
The device of the pelican represents sacrifice.”
#HighgateCemetery
#TheInkBlackHeart
#CormoranStrike
Filming last Thursday and Friday in Highgate Cemetery.
🖤🖤🖤🖤
“They turned into Denmark Street feeling drained and sore looking forward to the short sleep they could squeeze in before their next adventure…….”
#TheSilkworm
Kindly provide by Toni Yam (thank you ❤️) from Facebook. These are external shots of the filming near Kent Station in Bromley.
Nice shot of the Strike agents sign ❤️❤️😂
#TheInkBlackHeart
#StrikeFilmingNews
Some more of my photos of
#TomBurke
taken at the
#Furiosa
premiere yesterday.
Still reeling from the experience, my plus one to the event was
@HeatherHosta99
who was lucky enough to be amongst the half dozen lucky people who won a goodie bag for shouting she was here to see
Currently on a re-read of
#LethalWhite
probably my 9th time I think, I have started to lose count.
I love the prologue but was screaming, do it!! Wanting Strike and Robin to run away together - they would have worked it all out I’m sure and saved each other a lot of angst!!
#CareerOfEvil
I love Ilsa - see that look she gives Strike - she knows 😉😍
“You’re worried about Robin,” said Ilsa, more statement than question.
Strike grunted agreement, his mouth full of naan bread.
So glad we will meet Ilsa again in
#TheInkBlackHeart
TV series 🖤🖤
Got some excellent news for all
#Strike
fans. 😆😆
#Doombar
is back on in
#TheFlyingHorse
!!!! (Formerly known as as
#TheTottenham
It just feels a bit more magical now. ❤️❤️
It’s not my tipple so I am currently enjoying a glass of Sauvignon but I know that many have been
I wanted to take a moment to thank my wonderful friends for all the very kind gifts and cards received following my operation last Friday.
I have been overwhelmed by the lovely supportive messages. Thank you all so much for your support and kindness, it means so much.
We all
It was lovely to meet
@stephen_hagan
as DI Richard Murphy on Denmark Street during the filming of
#TheInkBlackHeart
🖤
He is obviously going to hang around after
#TheRunningGrave
- well for a short while anyway 🤞🏼
Murphy had better watch out though. Strike’s got his plans and
“—you were the one who offered her the job,” Robin finished firmly.
“Dunno what I was bloody thinking,” muttered Strike, flicking ash out of the window.
I think hiring Pat & making Robin permanent were two of the best decisions Strike made.
What do you think?
#CormoranStrike
Oh my god I am actually on cloud 9 ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Jo
@jk_rowling
you are my absolute role model, I love you and
@JamesChiavarini
was the best host ever. Best pasta in the world ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#ThrowbackThursday
from
#CuckoosCalling
Cigarette finished, he ambled off down Oxford Street to kill time until the Temporary Solution had left, and he could sleep in peace
Little did he know then that ‘Temporary Solution’ would change his life ❤️
#TomBurke
A fitting late
#TomForTuesday
Screenshots from the Furiosa Interview in Cannes posted by
@DEADLINE
Really interesting incites, I am not surprised George Miller spotted Tom’s talent in
#TheSouvenir
, Tom excels in every role he plays. Looking forward to seeing this film more
Ruth and Nelson meet in the Blakeney car park where they meet Cathbad in his caravan. Be careful though, it floods at high tide and watch out for purple cloaks 😉👍
#RuthGalloway
@ellygriffiths
I am currently reading
#AMaidoftheSilverSea
whilst listening to
#LethalWhite
(not at the same time though😂)
As soon as I read the section below it reminded me of the car park (side of road) scene from
#LethalWhite
❤️❤️❤️
Really enjoying A Maid and I can see why Jo has chosen
Just about to set off on a long car journey and always think of these paragraphs in
#LethalWhite
❤️❤️ 🚙
“As Robin accelerated smoothly to overtake a couple of dawdling cars, Strike was aware of an ease and restfulness that could not be entirely ascribed to the relief of
As soon as I read this paragraph in
#AMaidOfTheSilverSea
I was put in mind of Strike ❤️❤️❤️
“He stood close upon six feet and was broad-chested and square-shouldered. A good figure of a man, clean and upstanding, and with no nonsense about him.
A capable-looking man in every
In March 2022 we got to witness first hand more of the fantastic acting from
#TomBurke
with the scenes shot outside Ted and Joan’s cottage. It definitely bought a lump to the throat. ❤️
‘What did you say?’ ‘ … you’re … good man.’ ‘Oh, I don’t know about that,’ muttered Strike.
I do hope the additional books in JK Rowling’s head are the back stories of Strike, Robin and the rest of the gang.
I would love to know more about that and about Shanker and Pat too, I bet Pat’s story is facinating!! 😍
If not
@jk_rowling
please tell us they are about a
Whoop-whoop only 2 days now until
#TheRunningGrave
Our favourite 2 detectives are the wonderful
#CormoranStrike
and
#RobinEllacott
‘My best mate……’ for a split second he wondered whether he would say it ‘is you’ said Strike
‘ I…well, the feeling’s mutual’ said Robin
😍😍😍
We were searching for Strike in all the best pubs last night and then look who we spotted in the office doorway - followed us back to our room, hope he’s not going to be sick this morning 😆😆
#CormoranStrike
Had a fabulous couple of days in London doing Strike things amongst seeing a couple of shows.
We visited Little Venice first where part of Lethal White is filmed and managed to get two ladies, who were very interested in what we were doing to take photos of Heather and I