The Latest Breaking News from John Ludwig Taylor

Poirot’s Sir David Suchet to star in Ludwig Christmas special

The festive instalment will see the actor behind one of television’s most famous detectives having the tables turned

The Independent UK · Sep 2

BBC announces Ludwig Christmas special starring Sir David Suchet

The series stars Mitchell as John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, a puzzle designer who assumes the identity of his twin brother – a detective chief inspector.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Ludwig review – cosy crime at its bumbling best

David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are back and having a blast nerding around Cambridge solving low-stakes murders. Long may this whimsical, corduroy-clad mystery continue!

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

BBC renews David Mitchell comedy for third series after huge success

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The Independent UK · Jul 8

BBC renews award-winning comedy before series two airs

The first series attracted more than 9.5 million viewers in 28 days

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Award-winning BBC comedy Ludwig renewed for a third series

The cryptic detective show stars comedian David Mitchell and Motherland’s Anna Maxwell Martin.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

First-look images of David Mitchell and cast in season two of Ludwig released

Season two of Ludwig is due to air later this year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

International Emmy Awards: Full list of winners as Rivals and Ludwig claim top prizes

Anna Maxwell Martin also won the best actress award for her lead role in ‘Until I Kill You’

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Rivals and Ludwig take home prizes at International Emmy Awards

Anna Maxwell Martin won best performance by an actress for her role in ITV series Until I Kill You.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Ludwig season 2 starts filming with Shetland star added as regular

Mark Bonnar joins hit show

WhatToWatch · Sep 4, 2025