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New update on when Ludwig season 2 will be shown by BBC
Up until now, the channel has only been saying that the series, set in Cambridge and featuring comic actor David Mitchell, will be shown in the autumn.
But now it has confirmed that season 2 will be shown in August, although it has not yet revealed the specific transmission dates.
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Popular actor Mr Mitchell was a pupil at Abingdon School, and went to Cambridge University.
Fans of the BBC’s murder mystery drama have already been teased with a short trailer for the second series.
David Mitchell in Ludwig (Image: BBC/Big Talk Studios/Olly Courtney)
Series one of the detective drama starring David Mitchell was a huge hit in 2024, becoming the channel’s biggest new scripted show since 2022. It attracted more than 9.5 million viewers.
David Mitchell will return as John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, while Anna Maxwell Martin will also be back as his sister-in-law, Lucy Betts-Taylor.
In the BBC trailer, the words ‘Ludwig is back’ feature in a crossword clue, and David Mitchell says: “Hello, I’m John Taylor, puzzle consultant”.
The trailer also shows glimpses of Anna Maxwell Martin’s return as Lucy.
Earlier this year, the popular actress teased what we can expect from series two, calling it “cracking” and “really, really good”.
David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin and Dylan Hughes (Image: BBC/Big Talk Studios/olly Courtney)
“I can’t tell you anything because my mind’s gone blank and I’ll probably be killed and I don’t know what I’m allowed to tell you!,” she added.
“But what I can say is it’s really, really good, I think it’s even better than season 1. I think we’ve sort of built on what we had, and we’ve made it even better.”
The synopsis for Ludwig series two says: “Picking up from the end of series one, master puzzle-setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor (Mitchell) is now a Crime Scene Consultant, working alongside DCI Russell Carter (Ola), on ‘impossible’ crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority.
“No longer having to masquerade as his brother, he’s openly more ‘Ludwig’ than ever – brilliant at solving puzzles but hopeless at everything else.
“But John’s identical twin brother, James, is still missing, and now that he’s an official employee of the station, John is forbidden from using any police resources to look for his brother or uncover exactly what he was investigating.
“Of course, John won’t stop and neither will Lucy (Martin), John’s sister-in-law and wife of his missing brother James – a puzzle needs solving and a husband and father needs bringing home.
“One masquerade may have ended, but a new one has just begun.”
It’s not surprising season 2 was commissioned after season 1 brought in such impressive viewing figures.
The first episode along drew in 7.4 million viewers in the first 28 days of release, with the number going up to 9.5 million when counting streaming figures.
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Banbury wine bar for sale to new owners after 16 months open
10 Restaurant and Wine Bar in Banbury, an ‘authentic Italian kitchen’ is up for sale for £150,000 since opening in the town’s High Street 16 months ago, according to the listing.
It’s being offered as a fully-fitted, turn-key business opportunity in a ‘prime location’, set to benefit from ‘immediate growth potential’ as a residential development of 40-50 brand new flats is ongoing ‘directly above’ the premises.
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The listing said: “The business has an established position in the area with a unique Italian concept.
“The high-end fit-out sets it apart from nearby casual eateries.
“Owners are selling due to lack of working capital to run marketing, and wishing to focus on other business commitments.”
The bar and restaurant is described as having a ‘high-end’ design with capacity for 70 covers, including vertical garden walls, premium leather booths and an extensive wine rack display.
It also has a comprehensive, stainless steel commercial kitchen with a walk-in cold room, commercial dishwasher and multiple fridges.
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The rent is listed as £32,000 per annum and full handover and training is being offered to the new owner ‘to ensure a smooth transition’.
Although a relatively new business, 10 Restaurant and Wine Bar has a 4.7 star rating on Google and 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor.
The restaurant has been approached for comment on the sale.
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Mary Berry and David Beckham spotted at Wimbledon day one
The tournament got under way in bright sunshine, with around 45,000 fans enjoying strawberries and cream and glasses of Pimm’s in the warm summer weather.
David Beckham, 51, was pictured in a grey suit, white shirt and gold tie, just two days after he was seen watching England’s World Cup clash with Panama.
Sir David Beckham in the royal box on day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London (Image: PA)
His appearance in the royal box comes amid a very public family feud with his wife, Lady Victoria Beckham, and their son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.
Brooklyn recently posted an explosive statement accusing his parents of “trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding” and putting “Brand Beckham” ahead of family.
He also claimed his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, had been “disrespected” and that his parents controlled narratives in the press.
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Lady Beckham addressed the row for the first time in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, insisting she and Sir David “love our children so much” and have “always tried to be the best parents”.
Brooklyn, an amateur photographer, recently alluded to the tensions in a World Cup-themed advert for US food delivery firm DoorDash.
Mary Berry on day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London (Image: PA)
Dame Mary, 91, wearing a light pink dress and white necklace, was spotted chatting with fellow celebrities including Sir Mark Rylance and BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.
Around half a million people are expected to attend the championships between Monday, June 29, and Sunday, July 12.
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UK private school appoints headmaster after headmistress
Caroline Jordan is to step down as Headmistress at the end of August 2027, following 16 years of “exceptional leadership”, said the private school.
Headington School became part of Headington Rye Oxford in September 2024, following the merger with Rye St Antony day and boarding school.
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Dr Burley is currently Headmaster of King’s High School, Warwick, one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools. Under his leadership, King’s High was named Independent School of the Year in both 2021 and 2025, while Dr Burley was recognised nationally as Tatler Best Head of a Public School in 2025.
The appointment marks a return to Headington for Dr Burley, who was Head of English from 2013 to 2016 before moving into senior leadership and headship at King’s High School.
He returns with a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral leadership and educational innovation.
It also comes as the school prepares to enter an exciting new chapter under its new name, Headington School Oxford, reflecting its confidence in the future and its commitment to building on its long-established reputation for educational excellence.
Carol Oster Warriner, Chair of Governors, said: “We are delighted to appoint Stephen following a highly-competitive recruitment process. He impressed governors, pupils and staff alike with his warmth, authenticity and clarity of vision.
“His commitment to future-focused education and equipping young people with the confidence, character and adaptability needed to succeed in the future aligns strongly with our vision for Headington School Oxford.
“Combined with his affection for the School and the breadth of experience he has gained since leaving, we are confident he is ideally placed to lead us through the next stage of our development.”
Dr Stephen Burley new headmaster at Headington School (Image: Headington School)
Dr Burley said: “I am honoured and delighted to be returning to Headington School Oxford.
“The school has always held a special place in my heart and I have followed its development with great interest and admiration.
“This is an exciting moment in the School’s history and I look forward to working with pupils, staff, parents and Governors to build on its many strengths and to ensure that every young person leaves with the confidence, character and skills to thrive in an rapidly changing world.”
Caroline Jordan who is to leave Headington School as headmistress (Image: Contributed)
Current Headmistress Caroline Jordan will step down at the end of August 2027 after what will by then have been 16 years of exceptional leadership.
The school will celebrate her significant contribution during the coming academic year while working closely with Dr Burley to ensure a smooth transition.
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