Strike

Adapted by Ben Richards and Tom Edge from the novels by JK Rowling writing as Robert Galbraith

Published: 22 December 2025

Wounded physically and emotionally, Strike’s chaotic life masks his ability to unravel complex cases. JK Rowling's compelling crime series, with Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger.

Watch the trailer for Strike: Lethal White

Strike links

Watch StrikeOn BBC iPlayer
Lethal White: Adapting the latest Cormoran Strike novel into a new four-part thriller for BBC OneTom Edge on the BBC Writers blog

Scripts

Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 1by Ben Richards
Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 2by Ben Richards
Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 3by Tom Edge
Strike - The Silkworm: Part 1by Tom Edge
Strike - The Silkworm: Part 2by Tom Edge
Strike - Career of Evil: Part 1by Tom Edge
Strike - Career of Evil: Part 2by Tom Edge
Strike - Lethal White: Part 1by Tom Edge
Strike - Lethal White: Part 2by Tom Edge
Strike - Lethal White: Part 3by Tom Edge
Strike - Lethal White: Part 4by Tom Edge

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