The Ludwig quiz
Test your Ludwig knowledge with fifteen questions on the people, puzzles, places and continuing mystery. Choose the latest episode you have watched: the interactive quiz includes only questions within that boundary and explains each answer with a link to its source guide.
Premise only gives nine questions. Choose through Series 2 Episode 6 for all fifteen. Your spoiler boundary stays on this device.
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Question 1 · Premise only
Where is Ludwig set?
- Cambridge
- Oxford
- York
- Bath
Answer: Cambridge. Cambridge is the story setting. Other English locations stand in for parts of the city. Source guide →
Question 2 · Premise only
Who plays John Taylor?
- David Mitchell
- Karl Pilkington
- Mark Bonnar
- Dipo Ola
Answer: David Mitchell. David Mitchell plays puzzle setter John Taylor and his missing twin, James. Source guide →
Question 3 · Premise only
What is John’s puzzle-setting byline?
- Sinclair
- Ludwig
- Carter
- Enigmatist
Answer: Ludwig. John uses Ludwig as his byline. Real Guardian crosswords also use it. Source guide →
Question 4 · Premise only
Who composed Ludwig’s original television score?
- George Kane and Stella Corradi
- Nathan Klein and Finn Keane
- Robert McKillop and Jill Robertson
- Mark Brotherhood and Chris Foggin
Answer: Nathan Klein and Finn Keane. Nathan Klein and Finn Keane compose the original score, alongside the programme’s Beethoven references. Source guide →
Question 5 · Premise only
Which college contains the Mathematical Bridge?
- Trinity
- St John’s
- Queens’
- King’s
Answer: Queens’. The Mathematical Bridge is at Queens’ College. Public Silver Street offers an outside view. Source guide →
Question 6 · Premise only
Who plays Henry Betts-Taylor?
- Gerran Howell
- Dylan Hughes
- Ben Ashenden
- Dipo Ola
Answer: Dylan Hughes. Dylan Hughes plays Henry. His profile lists professional credits and links to the character guide. Source guide →
Question 7 · Premise only
What is John’s missing twin called?
- James
- Simon
- Ethan
- Russell
Answer: James. James Taylor’s disappearance brings John into the police world. The continuing mystery follows his absence. Source guide →
Question 8 · Premise only
Which composer is central to Ludwig’s musical references?
- Beethoven
- Vivaldi
- Debussy
- Holst
Answer: Beethoven. Beethoven is central to Ludwig’s musical identity. The music guide lists individual works. Source guide →
Question 9 · Premise only
How many regular episodes does Series 2 have?
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
Answer: Six. Series 2 has six numbered cases; the Christmas special is separate. Source guide →
Question 10 · through Series 1 Episode 2
Which location stands in for Bryce Manor?
- North Mymms Park
- Moor Park Mansion
- Theatre Royal Windsor
- Cambridge University Library
Answer: Moor Park Mansion. Moor Park Mansion near Rickmansworth is Bryce Manor in Series 1 Episode 2. Access requires authorised arrangements. Source guide →
Question 11 · through Series 1 Episode 1
Who plays Holly Pinder?
- Sophie Willan
- Rumi Sutton
- Izuka Hoyle
- Sian Clifford
Answer: Sophie Willan. Sophie Willan plays police IT technician Holly Pinder. Her Series 1 story guide keeps the later outcomes hidden. Source guide →
Question 12 · through Series 2 Episode 2
Where was the Series 2 wedding filmed?
- Moor Park Mansion
- North Mymms Park
- The Mildmay Club
- Queens’ College
Answer: North Mymms Park. North Mymms Park in Hertfordshire is the Series 2 Episode 2 wedding venue. It is private. Source guide →
Question 13 · through Series 1 Episode 6
What confirms James is alive in the Series 1 finale?
- A cryptic telephone call
- A television interview
- A police press conference
- A message on a hotel receipt
Answer: A cryptic telephone call. James’s cryptic call confirms survival and directs John to hidden files, without revealing his location. Source guide →
Question 14 · through Series 2 Episode 6
Is James found by the end of Series 2?
- Yes, at police headquarters
- Yes, in the theatre
- No, he remains missing
- The series says he never existed
Answer: No, he remains missing. James remains missing after Series 2. Coded communications do not reveal his location or safe return. Source guide →
Question 15 · through Series 2 Episode 1
Which real theatre appears in Series 2 Episode 1?
- Theatre Royal Windsor
- Cambridge Arts Theatre
- The Old Vic
- Theatre Royal Bath
Answer: Theatre Royal Windsor. Theatre Royal Windsor stands in for the story’s Cambridge theatre. It is a working venue. Source guide →
Last checked 24 October 2026