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Ludwig. John (David Mitchell)
Ludwig

Ludwig

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2024
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama about a man investigating his identical twin's disappearance. Stars David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola, Izuka Hoyle, Gerran Howell and more.

  • Due to return for Series 2
  • Catch-up on Episode 6

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Series 1, Episode 2

Ludwig. Image shows left to right: John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell), Lucy Betts-Taylor (Anna Maxwell Martin)
While on his way to the station to gather more information about his brother's last case, John finds himself drawn to another grisly crime scene at a grand Manor House but what looks to be a missing person's case turns into something far more sinister. Lucy sets out on a fact finding mission at the home of one of her husband's ex-colleagues.

Further details

After a breakthrough finding a coded notebook, John decides to return to the police station to gather more information about his missing brother's last case.

Before John can make much progress, his thirst for all things cryptic sees him drawn to another grisly crime scene at a grand manor house. What looks like a missing person's case turns into something far more sinister as John puts his puzzle mind to work.

Back at home, a frustrated Lucy takes matters into her own hands and embarks on a fact-finding mission to the home of one of her husband's ex-colleagues.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Catch-up

Cast & crew

Cast
David Mitchell John 'Ludwig' Taylor
Anna Maxwell Martin Lucy Betts-Taylor
Dipo Ola DI Russell Carter
Izuka Hoyle DS Alice Finch
Gerran Howell DC Simon Evans
Sophie Willan Holly Pinder
Dorothy Atkinson DCS Carol Shaw
Ralph Ineson Chief Constable Ziegler
Dylan Hughes Henry Betts-Taylor
Guest cast
Hammed Animashaun Ross Barclay
Jamie Beamish Ben Naylor
Tom Bell Peter Williams
Alice Feetham Hannah Waldron
Felicity Kendal Lady Camilla Bryce
Naveed Khan Noel
Ethan Moorhouse Elliot Collins
Alison Pargeter Debbie Williams
Writing team
Mark Brotherhood Writer
Production team
Robert McKillop Director
Georgie Fallon Producer
Kenton Allen Executive Producer
Chris Sussman Executive Producer
Kathryn O'Connor Executive Producer
Mark Brotherhood Executive Producer
Saurabh Kakkar Executive Producer
David Mitchell Executive Producer
Tanya Qureshi Executive Producer
Anya Wilson Associate Producer
Frances Mable Line Producer
Hannah Dunnell Post Production Producer
Nikki McChristie Editor
Melanie Allen Production Designer
Amy Hubbard Casting Director
Shannon Dowling-McNulty Casting Director
Gabriela Yiaxis Costume Designer
Annika Summerson Director of Photography
Vanessa White Make-up Designer
Harry Brokensha Composer
Nathan Klein Composer
Finn Keane Composer
Jonny Drewek Graphics
Angharad Batten 1st Assistant Director

Video

Finding a clue that could solve everything

This is some serious spy work...

Featuring: David Mitchell (John 'Ludwig' Taylor), Anna Maxwell Martin (Lucy Betts-Taylor) & Izuka Hoyle (DS Alice Finch).

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