Shanker is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Crompton in the TV series Strike.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 3 (season 1), they were 43 years old.
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 15 aired so far
Episodes5
The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 3
episode S1.E3 september 2017Robin gets key information from a salesgirl at the boutique Lula visited. Strike arrives just as Robin tries on a stunning green dress and awkwardly averts his eyes as he explains his CCTV breakthrough.Career of Evil: Part 1
episode S2.E1 february 2018At the office, Robin receives a package and is horrified to discover it contains a woman's severed leg. Strike draws up a list of suspects who have vendettas against him.Career of Evil: Part 2
episode S2.E2 march 2018Strike visits several London strip clubs in order to find out more about Niall Brockbank. Robin's relationship with Matthew has hit a low point and she questions her commitment to marriage.Troubled Blood: Part 1
episode S4.E1 february 2023Strike is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother who went missing in 1974.Troubled Blood: Part 2
episode S4.E2 february 2023The investigation takes a dangerous turn as a disturbing piece of evidence leads Robin and Strike into London's underworld. Robin risks her life by pursuing a vicious suspect.
- The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 3
- Career of Evil: Part 1
- Career of Evil: Part 2
- Troubled Blood: Part 1
- Troubled Blood: Part 2