The BBC have confirmed that the puzzle-setting sleuth John “Ludwig” Taylor will be back for Series 2. Across the past six weeks, we’ve been charmed by David Mitchell’s new comedy-drama Ludwig. It’s also been a considerable success for the BBC who are calling it their “biggest new scripted show of the year.” Pressed into action … >
David Mitchell stars as the reclusive puzzle-setter, John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor who is sucked into the world of a Major Investigations Team. Updated 16/09/24: With the show landing on Wednesday, September 25th, the BBC have dropped a trailer for Ludwig. Inviting us to meet our new favourite (accidental) detective, the trailer offers a quick introduction to … >
David Mitchell will star as John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor who assumes his detective brother’s identity. The BBC have announced the start of filming on Ludwig. No, not a revival of the odd 1970’s children’s animation, but a new detective series starring David Mitchell. Ludwig is described as a genre-bending mystery-of-the-week crime comedy drama. Here’s the premise: … >
The BBC has revealed details of the cast for The Cleaner As we first reported in August, Greg Davies is to star in The Cleaner, a remake of German crime scene cleaner comedy Der Tatortreiniger. Now we can report further casting details. The cast includes: Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), David Mitchell (Upstart Crow, Back), Stephanie Cole (Still Open … >
Channel 4 has revealed Robert Webb and David Mitchell (pictured) will return in Back series 2 Back series 2 was originally announced several years ago (see our piece here). The series follows Stephen (Mitchell) as he tries to follow in his recently deceased father’s footsteps and take over the family business, but his plans are … >
With Upstart Crow recently finishing up its third series, and a new Christmas special on the horizon, here’s our pick of the Shakespearean sitcom’s top 10 episodes so far… 10. The Quality Of Mercy (Series 1 Episode 6) After discovering that his father has squandered the family savings, Will foolishly borrows money from his nemesis … >
The hit sitcom Back is returning for another series, it’s been confirmed. The show, written by Simon Blackwell, stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb, with the former playing Stephen, a man taking over the family pub after the death of his father. Robert Webb, however, plays his foster brother, Andrew, who unexpectedly comes back into … >
The first trailer for Back, the new sitcom from comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb, has landed online.
Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow will return to BBC Two for six further 30-minute episodes and a Christmas special in 2017. Commissioned as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare Festival 2016, marking the 400th anniversary of the writer’s death, the first season launched on BBC Two last month, averaging over two million viewers. Actor David Mitchell commented: “I’m thrilled that we’ll be … >
David Mitchell and Robert Webb have reunited to film Back, a new comedy for Channel 4. The 30-minute pilot is written by Emmy-award winning writer Simon Blackwell (In The Loop, Peep Show), directed by Ben Palmer (The Inbetweeners Movie) and produced by Kate Crowther (Raised by Wolves). The Peep Show stars are joined by Louise Brealey, best … >