BBC renews David Mitchell comedy for third series after huge success

• The BBC has announced the renewal of its comedy-drama Ludwig for a third series, ahead of the second series airing later this year.
• The show stars David Mitchell as John "Ludwig" Taylor, an introverted puzzle designer who steps into the shoes of his missing detective twin brother.
• The first series was a significant success, attracting over 9.5 million viewers within 28 days and becoming the BBC’s biggest scripted series since 2024.
• The highly anticipated second series will see John become a crime scene consultant for the Cambridge Police Authority.
• Sian Clifford and Mark Bonnar are joining the cast as regulars for the upcoming instalment.

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BBC renews award-winning comedy Ludwig before series two airs