The BBC has announced a guest star for a detective show that is set and filmed in Cambridge
Ludwig is set to return this month and the BBC has confirmed a very famous guest star.
Stephen Merchant, who is known for The Office and Extras, will have a role in the detective comedy, which is filmed and set in Cambridge, reports the Mirror.
The city has provided the setting for the popular show about puzzle maker John (David Mitchell), who ends up looking into crimes. And it will be back in the spotlight when series two gets under way later in August.
Viewers met John in 2024, as he investigated after the disappearance of his twin. James had been a detective chief inspector in Cambridge and when he vanished, John impersonated him in a bid to find out what had happened. He ended up getting embroiled in cases himself, and when season two picks up he’ll have an actual role working for the Cambridge Police Authority.
Stephen will feature in the fourth instalment, where he will portray an arrogant snooker champion called Danny Sloane who comes into conflict with John.
Ludwig has been a huge hit with viewers, who have posted messages online calling it “superb” and saying they are “obsessed” with it.
“A breath of fresh air,” one posted on IMDb.com, as another commented: “Now that’s how you make good television!”
They went on: “Finally, after so many years of dull, soulless and depressing television. After so long having to put up with awful writing and too many politics being shoved down the throats of the viewers…
“After all that we have Ludwig. And it’s perfect!”
Another remarked: ” Superb cast, beautifully constructed plot lines, equally beautiful over arching ‘7th plot’ (James’ disappearance). David Mitchell finds his new spiritual home… easily his best work since Peep Show.”
Someone else said it was “one of the best mystery shows” of the year. adding: “We are always on the look out for engaging, well-written, finely filmed, and perfectly performed series. Ludwig checks all of the boxes.
“This particular show is a warm blend of mystery and light humour… with a great cast of characters.”
Series two of Ludwig will premiere on Thursday August 20 at 9pm on BBC One. The first three episodes will drop on iPlayer at the same time.
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