David Mitchell's detective comedy Ludwig 'set for third series'

David Mitchell's detective comedy Ludwig 'set for third series' David Mitchell is reportedly set to reprise the title role in a third series of Ludwig. 9 April 2026 Ludwig has reportedly been renewed for a third series before the second has even aired. David Mitchell will be back for more Ludwig The hit BBC detective series, which stars David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin as puzzle book writer John 'Ludwig' Taylor and his sister-in-law Lucy Betts-Taylor, is returning later this year for a second season.