Episode 1
Episode 1
1h8.2 / 10
An unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn’t commit the crime.
Episode credits
Directed by George Kane
TV series
Ludwig
2024TV-142 seasons7.8 / 10
John Taylor lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'. When his identical twin, James, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
John Taylor lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of 'Ludwig'. When his identical twin, James, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
54m8.2 / 10
When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle.
Episode credits
Directed by George Kane
Episode 3
Episode 3
55m8.3 / 10
Trying to gather intel for Lucy’s interview, John gets sidetracked by the murder of an influencer in the heart of Cambridge. The Taylors soon spot a sinister pattern in their theory.
Episode credits
Directed by George Kane
Episode 4
Episode 4
58m8.3 / 10
John is snookered by Cambridge’s latest murder, and an unexpected phone call tests his patience even further. A daunting afternoon awaits Lucy. Will she crumble under pressure?
Episode credits
Directed by Stella Corradi
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h7.0 / 10
When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Russell takes matters into his own hands.
Episode credits
Directed by Stella Corradi
Episode 6
Episode 6
54m8.0 / 10finale
With a death that strikes close to home, all avenues point to one suspect. Has Kemper made a wrong move, and will Ludwig ensure that justice is served?
Episode credits
Directed by Stella Corradi, Chris Foggin
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Ludwig
Cast
David MitchellJohn 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
Anna Maxwell MartinLucy Betts-Taylor
Dipo OlaDI Russell Carter
Izuka HoyleDS Alice Finch
Ben AshendenDC Ethan Cole
Gerran HowellDC Simon EvansRumi SuttonDC Caitlin Sullivan
Dorothy AtkinsonDCS Carol ShawCredits
- Created by
- Mark Brotherhood
- Written by
- Mark Brotherhood
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- That Mitchell & Webb CompanyUnited Kingdom
Big Talk StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
boldcosy crimedisappearancetwins
