British Comedy Guide
David Mitchell
David Mitchell

David Mitchell (I)

  • 50 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and presenter

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Ludwig is charming - David Mitchell was made for cosy crime

Mitchell suits his new role as an accidental murder detective in this endearing - if a little PG - police drama with a twist.

Nick Duerden, i Newspaper, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

David Mitchell solves puzzles and crimes in BBC comedy-mystery.

Dan Einav, The Financial Times, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

It's been commissioned out of the BBC's comedy department, but Ludwig falls into the same category of charming whodunits as Death In Paradise or Father Brown - both of which writer Mark Brotherhood cut his teeth on - which would normally be categorised as drama.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

If you like Thursday Murder Club, you'll love this abject pap from David Mitchell.

Louis Chilton, The Independent, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

David Mitchell's cosy cryptic crime series is a comedy triumph.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

The stakes are low with David Mitchell's code-cracking introvert.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 25th September 2024

Ludwig review

David Mitchell detective comedy is charming guff.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 24th September 2024

David Mitchell: The Lib Dems have prospered by swapping values for jet skis

By abandoning its core principles, Ed Davey's party has enjoyed its most fruitful election performance. But do we want opposition that doesn't stand for anything?

David Mitchell, The Guardian, 22nd September 2024

Ludwig: this hilarious detective drama is the perfect platform for David Mitchell

The BBC's new comedy-mystery about an awkward puzzle-setter and his missing identical twin has made me laugh more than anything else on TV all year. All year!

Joel Golby, The Guardian, 21st September 2024

David Mitchell: "Being a fogey was fun in my thirties. Now I don't have a choice"

The comedian and actor loves watching cosy whodunnits with his wife, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Now he's starring in his first detective drama.

Ben Dowell, The Times, 13th September 2024

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