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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

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Series 1, Episode 5

Ludwig. Image shows left to right: Ms Freya Chordwell (Rose Ayling-Ellis), Mr Bishop (Sam Swainsbury)
John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a shocking revelation leaves John reeling.

Further details

John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. In doing so, John is faced with his own bad memories of school but is pleasantly surprised when he reconnects with his old mentor, the man who taught him everything about puzzles.

With John distracted by the case, Lucy follows a new lead which she hopes will bring her closer to finding James. Lucy's covert mission takes her to Wales, but she's not the lone wolf she thinks she is, and her discoveries leave her rattled. A shocking revelation from IT consultant Holly forces John to question everything.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

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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
Dylan Hughes Henry Betts-Taylor
Guest cast
Jakub Bednarczyk Young John Taylor
Yasmin Dacre Sasha Sparks
Susanne Ahmet (as Suzanne Ahmet) Gillian Botley
Sophie Allen Ms Chordwell's Interpreter
Rose Ayling-Ellis Ms Freya Chordwell
Frankie Minchella Isaac Upton
Karl Pilkington DI Matt Neville
Pablo Raybould Barry
Harry Spalding School Boy
Sam Swainsbury Mr Bishop
Christopher Parramore Mr Durose
Derek Jacobi Mr Todd
Writing team
Mark Brotherhood Writer
Production team
Jill Robertson 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
Simon Reglar Editor
Melanie Allen Production Designer
Amy Hubbard Casting Director
Shannon Dowling-McNulty Casting Director
Gabriela Yiaxis Costume Designer
Nick Martin Director of Photography
Vanessa White Make-up Designer
Harry Brokensha Composer
Nathan Klein Composer
Finn Keane Composer
Jonny Drewek Graphics
David Chalstrey 1st Assistant Director
Will Baker 1st Assistant Director

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