Ludwig Soundtrack Season 2 (2026) 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 (Aug 20, 2026)
No longer impersonating his twin, puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns as a crime scene consultant. A murder at a theatre sees John take centre stage.
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Ludwig Overture
Scene Context: At the theater
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Ludwig Theme (Extended)
Scene Context: Ludwig Opening Credits Music
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Two Confessions
Scene Context: Opera playing while they give their testimonies.
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Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": 4. Allegro assai "Freude, schöner Götterfunken"
Scene Context: Ludwig Episode 1 Ending Credits Music
Episode 2 Songs (Aug 27, 2026)
When a ceilidh is cut short by an unwelcome guest, John is left in a spin. Ironically, a murder witnessed by an entire wedding party proves to be quite the puzzle.
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Marital Macabre
Scene Context: Music playing in the wedding scene
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Very Poetic
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Dashing White Sergeant (6x32 Reel)
Colin Dewar's Scottish Dance Band
Episode 3 Songs (Sep 3, 2026)
Trying to gather intel for Lucy’s interview, John gets sidetracked by the murder of an influencer in the heart of Cambridge. The Taylors soon spot a sinister pattern in their theory.
Ludwig (Series Two Original Score)
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Ludwig Overture
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Labyrinth Of Death
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More Dig, More Die
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Death By Sushi
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Mea Culpa
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Tiffycat
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Murder Frame
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Do Not Disturb
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Ball Ballet
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Cosmic Punishment
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Very Poetic
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Der Tod
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Justice For A Father
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Saved Her The Trouble
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Two Confessions
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Marital Macabre
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Fate's Hand
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Save The World
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ludwig Overture | Nathan Klein |
| E1 | Ludwig Theme (Extended) | Nathan Klein |
| E1 | Two Confessions | Nathan Klein |
| E1 | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": 4. Allegro assai "Freude, schöner Götterfunken" | Beethoven |
| E2 | Marital Macabre | Nathan Klein |
| E2 | Very Poetic | Nathan Klein |
| E2 | Dashing White Sergeant (6x32 Reel) | Colin Dewar's Scottish Dance Band |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Ludwig: Season 2?
The score for Ludwig: Season 2 was composed by Nathan Klein.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Ludwig: Season 2?
There are 25 songs featured in the soundtrack for Ludwig: Season 2. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Ludwig: Season 2?
The main genres for Ludwig: Season 2 include Mystery, Crime, Drama, Comedy.
How many seasons does Ludwig have?
The TV show Ludwig currently has 2 seasons.