The beloved British comedian sits down with THR to talk about the BBC's biggest scripted show of 2024, in which he stars as puzzler-turned-detective John Taylor, set to air on BritBox.

David Mitchell sticks to what he knows in the BBC and Britbox's smash hit detective saga: plenty of wry smiles and warm hugs, less real mysteries.

Part of the pleasure of reading detective stories, and of watching them on TV, is the gratification of getting to play along—with the investigation and with the seductive idea that human misdeeds can ...

stars David Mitchell as a reclusive puzzle setter who solves mysteries. And then the world makes sense again. By Eleanor Stanford Reporting from London In the opening scene of the detective show ...

In a world where crime-solving often comes with a side of charm and quirkiness, David Mitchell emerges as the unlikely protagonist in the BBC One dramedy Ludwig. This series balances humor and mystery ...

One of the many reasons Peep Show worked as well and for as long as it did—the British comedy’s nine-season run is pretty remarkable considering its strict points-of-view presentation—was ...

In Ludwig, Mitchell plays reclusive puzzle-lover John 'Ludwig' Taylor who, when his identical twin goes missing, assumes his identity as a detective and tries to crack the case. As Mitchell says, it's ...

David Mitchell stars as professional puzzler-turned-detective John Taylor in the hit BBC show ‘Ludwig’. The series premiered in September 2024 to widespread acclaim, racking up over 9.5 ...