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
Press clippings
Ludwig to be remade in America
Ludwig, the hit new BBC comedy drama starring David Mitchell as a detective, is to be remade for American audiences.
British Comedy Guide, 4th April 2025BAFTA TV Awards 2025 nominations
Alma's Not Normal, Brassic, G'wed and Ludwig are amongst the nominees in the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2025David Mitchell knows the secret to a cozy British murder
We thought we were onto something good, but the response exceeded my expectations.
Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21st March 2025David Mitchell talks bringing BBC hit Ludwig to America
"My hunch is... they'll just get it." The beloved British comedian sits down to talk about the BBC's biggest scripted show of 2024, in which he stars as puzzler-turned-detective John Taylor, set to air on BritBox.
Lily Ford, Hollywood Reporter, 18th March 2025Royal Television Society Awards 2025 nominations
Gavin & Stacey, Things You Should Have Done, We Are Lady Parts, Alma's Not Normal, Boarders and Ludwig are amongst the nominees for the Royal Television Society Awards 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 11th March 2025David Mitchell reflects on unbelievable fan response to Ludwig
"You always hope things will go that well, but no, I've never done a thing that has resonated with an audience so quickly."
George Lewis, Digital Spy, 10th February 2025Ludwig wins at Broadcast Awards 2025
Ludwig, the new BBC comedy drama starring David Mitchell, has won Best Comedy Programme at the Broadcast Awards 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 6th February 2025Most-watched TV comedies of 2024 revealed
Gavin & Stacey, Wallace & Gromit, Outnumbered, Ludwig and Michael McIntyre's Big Show were amongst the most-watched British comedies on TV in 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2025Comedy.co.uk Awards 2024 shortlists revealed
Shortlists for the annual Comedy.co.uk Awards, recognising the best television and radio comedy programming, have been announced today after an initial round of voting.
British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2025"Scream-at-the-screen stupid" - the TV letdowns of the year
Bad Sisters, Ludwig, Sweetpea and Daddy Issues did not please TV critics at The Guardian.
Kate Abbott, Alexi Duggins, Stuart Heritage and Hollie Richardson, The Guardian, 30th December 2024