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Ludwig had an episode air on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00am. Series 2, Episode 5 titled "Episode 5" was broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Reeling from their recent discovery, John and Lucy struggle to see how this new piece of information fits into what they already know. When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Desperate for answers to questions of his own, Russell takes matters into his own hands. But when a cryptic thumb drive is left behind by the witness and decoded by John, Russell is crushed by what he learns. Are some truths better left hidden?
Programme Information
Channel: BBC iPlayer
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 59 minutes
Rating: 7.8/10
Official Site: Ludwig
Main Cast
David Mitchell as John 'Ludwig' Taylor
Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy Betts-Taylor
Dipo Ola as DI Russell Carter
Dylan Hughes as Henry Betts-Taylor
Dorothy Atkinson as DCS Carol Shaw
Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler
Gerran Howell as DC Simon Evans
Izuka Hoyle as DS Alice Finch
Episode Details
Series: 2
Episode: 5
Episode Title: Episode 5
Air Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Air Time: 6:00am
Runtime: 59 minutes
Previous Episode
S2E1: Episode 1
Aired: Thursday, August 20, 2026
No longer having to impersonate his twin brother and following his successful closure rate for the major investigation team, puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig' Taylor returns under his new job title of crime scene consultant.After retrieving the files from storage, John is determined to find the incriminating information that led to Sinclair's death and James's disappearance.As the Cambridge Police Authority undergoes investigation in light of the Holly Pinder scandal, an unusual double confession at the theatre sees John take centre stage, where he must prove who didn't commit the crime. The case takes a turn when John meets a key witness who appears to recognise him – and not because he's Ludwig. Is there more to this witness than meets the eye?
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