LUDWIG

"Ludwig" is a six-part BBC comedy-drama series directed by Robert McKillop and Jill Robertson. It stars David Mitchell as John "Ludwig" Taylor, a reclusive puzzle maker who assumes the identity of his missing twin brother, DCI James Taylor, to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. Anna Maxwell Martin co-stars as Lucy Betts-Taylor, James's wife, who enlists John's help. Set in Cambridge, the series blends mystery and humor as John navigates police investigations using his puzzle-solving skills. The Telegraph describes it as a "comedy triumph". It was the BBC’s biggest scripted show of 2024. Ludwig is a Big Talk Studios production in association with That Mitchell And Webb Company.