‘Strike’ TV Series Release Date Announced

Yesterday evening an exclusive screening of the first episode of BBC One’s Strike took place at the BFI in London, followed by a discussion with the cast and crew. The good news for those unable to be there? We finally have a release date!

BBC One announced that the seres will begin airing this month on August 27th at 9pm (BST):

The Strike series is here. #TheCuckoosCalling. Based on a novel by @jk_rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith. Starts Sunday 27th August. 9pm. pic.twitter.com/4GtpVzpBRw

— BBC One (@BBCOne) August 10, 2017

The BBC’s TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith’s Cormoran Strike series begins with The Cuckoo’s Calling, which is split into three episodes.

Guests at the event were hugely impressed by the series, with many commenting on the brilliant chemistry between Tom burke and Holliday Grainger:

#Strike #TheCuckoosCalling is superb. Tom Burke & Holliday Grainger both perfect. Starts Sun Aug 27, 9pm on @BBCOne. pic.twitter.com/nNlQ6MbNQy

— Morgan Jeffery (@morganjeffery) August 10, 2017

Holliday Grainger & Tom Burke made a v likeable screen pairing in @RGalbraith's #TheCuckoosCalling. Great chemistry! #TheStrikeSeries pic.twitter.com/qs9eje4XER

— A Tortoise in London (@tortoisehearted) August 10, 2017

Just watched the first episode of @RGalbraith's new TV show. Absolutely excellent! Brilliant casting. Cannot wait to watch the rest of it! 😊 pic.twitter.com/dXrnV4D2v7

— Kerry 👩🏻‍🌾 (@myfruitykitchen) August 10, 2017

V enjoyable preview of @RGalbraith's #TheCuckoosCalling @BFI. Loved Q&A, esp Holliday Grainger & Tom Burke! Will def watch #TheStrikeSeries! pic.twitter.com/HzwouVjbN8

— A Tortoise in London (@tortoisehearted) August 10, 2017

I really love the books and this adaptation is brilliant. You are all in for a treat! Superb casting and gripping TV. #TheCuckoosCalling pic.twitter.com/jiGCYtX6Hf

— D H H (@DavidHHeadley) August 10, 2017

Now all we need is more information about Lethal White, the fourth novel in the series, revealed by J.K. Rowling via Twitter back in March:

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. https://t.co/2aOXDYi6qA

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 14, 2017

.@warpathed DM me your address and I'll make sure you get a signed copy when I finally finish it!

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 14, 2017

Holliday Grainger recently gave a short interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, talking about her love of the series and her portrayal of Robin Ellacott, listen to that here. Also expect an interview with Tom Burke in the latest TV Choice:

Just chatted to Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger for the amazing new BBC #strike series by @jk_rowling, more soon in @TVChoice @totaltvguide pic.twitter.com/p6Qg9b5k98

— Natalie Tambini (@NatDTam) August 10, 2017

Were you at the event last night? Let us know your thoughts on the first episode if you were!