The first series has become the BBC’s biggest new scripted show since 2022.
Following a hugely successful first run which ended last night, Ludwig, BBC One's smash hit detective series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, will return for a brand new second series.
Created and written by Mark Brotherhood, Ludwig follows John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, whose identical twin brother James mysteriously vanishes. John takes on his brother’s identity to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.
But there’s a twist: John has lived a quiet, uneventful life, designing puzzles and avoiding the outside world, while his brother is a high-flying DCI leading a major crimes team in Cambridge. Filling in for James leads to hilariously high stakes and serious crime-solving.
For the second series, David Mitchell returns as Ludwig, alongside Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy Betts-Taylor, the wife of John’s missing brother James.
On the news of Ludwig returning, David Mitchell said "I’m delighted that John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor has failed to escape the clutches of the Cambridge police and will have to continue to face up to the city’s alarming conundrum-based crime wave."
To which Kenton Allen, Executive Producer and CEO Big Talk Studios, added "The success of Ludwig is a testament to the power of Mark Brotherhood’s sharp and intelligent storytelling combined with the phenomenal talents of David, Anna and the brilliant supporting cast. It’s no surprise to me that the show has been such a resounding hit in these uncertain times. I think audiences crave solutions to life’s problems and Ludwig’s detective skills give us all comfort in this often puzzling world."
And the BBC's Director of Comedy Commissioning, Jon Petrie, said "The blend of top-tier British comic talent, a gripping mystery, and brilliantly crafted crime storylines had viewers hooked from day one. We had high hopes for Ludwig, and it’s safe to say this comedy-detective series with a twist has become a true standout."
"We can’t thank Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, and the entire cast and crew enough for creating something so special. We’re eagerly awaiting series two, though it’s a bit of a shame we’ll have to spoil the surprises for ourselves by actually reading the scripts first!"
The first series has become the BBC’s biggest new scripted show since 2022 attracting over 9.5 million viewers (28-day figure) and the biggest launch for a comedy since at least 2018.
On the show's success, Creator and Writer Mark Brotherhood said "We’ve all been blown away by the reaction to Ludwig and I’m thrilled we get to come back with a whole new set of puzzles for him to solve in his unique way”.
Produced by Big Talk Studios production in association with That Mitchell And Webb Company, series two of Ludwig will again be written by Mark Brotherhood and executive produced by Kenton Allen, Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Kathryn O’Connor and Chris Sussman.
Ludwig will return on BBC One
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