Ludwig Soundtrack Season 1 (2024) Guide
In the BBC One comedy-drama Ludwig, John Taylor (played by David Mitchell) is a highly eccentric, reclusive crossword puzzle setter who lives a completely solitary life under the pen name "Ludwig". His quiet world is entirely upended when his identical twin brother, James, a respected Detective Chief Inspector, mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Urged by his determined sister-in-law Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), John reluctantly steps outside his comfort zone to impersonate his brother within the Cambridge police force. Completely unequipped for the modern world but armed with a masterfully analytical mind, he begins applying pure puzzle-solving logic to crack complex murder cases while desperately hunting for clues to uncover the conspiracy behind his twin's disappearance.
Episode 1 Songs (Sep 25, 2024)
Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. John reluctantly assumes his identity in order to track him down.
Episode 2 Songs (Oct 2, 2024)
On a mission to crack the code in his twin’s notebook, John returns to the police station. A frustrated Lucy takes matters into her own hands and plays detective herself.
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Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV.b. Allegro assai: "Freude, schöner Götterfunken"
Episode 3 Songs (Oct 9, 2024)
A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge, where he’s faced with an impossible question. Meanwhile, Lucy goes undercover and makes a grim discovery of her own.
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Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV.b. Allegro assai: "Freude, schöner Götterfunken"
Episode 4 Songs (Oct 16, 2024)
A body falls from the fourth storey of a construction site. Was it just a terrible accident, or a perfectly executed murder? When things don’t add up, John questions his abilities.
Episode 5 Songs (Oct 23, 2024)
John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a shocking revelation leaves John reeling.
Episode 6 Songs (Oct 30, 2024)
A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps up. Will his cover finally be blown?
Main Cast
- David Mitchell John 'Ludwig' Taylor / James Taylor
- Anna Maxwell Martin Lucy Betts-Taylor
- Dipo Ola DI Russell Carter
- Izuka Hoyle DS Alice Finch
- Dorothy Atkinson DCS Carol Shaw
- Dylan Hughes Henry Betts-Taylor
- Ralph Ineson Chief Constable Ziegler
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV. Presto - Allegro assai | Beethoven |
| E1 | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV.b. Allegro assai: "Freude, schöner Götterfunken" | Beethoven |
| E2 | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV.b. Allegro assai: "Freude, schöner Götterfunken" | Beethoven |
| E3 | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral": IV.b. Allegro assai: "Freude, schöner Götterfunken" | Beethoven |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Ludwig: Season 1?
The score for Ludwig: Season 1 was composed by Nathan Klein.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Ludwig: Season 1?
There are 4 songs featured in the soundtrack for Ludwig: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Ludwig: Season 1?
The main genres for Ludwig: Season 1 include Mystery, Crime, Drama, Comedy.
How many seasons does Ludwig have?
The TV show Ludwig currently has 2 seasons.