Ludwig star David Mitchell is this week’s Radio Times cover star

Ludwig star David Mitchell is this week’s Radio Times cover star

As a film enthusiast who has spent countless hours navigating the labyrinth of television and cinema, I can confidently say that this week’s TopMob magazine has truly struck a chord with me. The cover star, David Mitchell, is not just a talented individual but a master of his craft, effortlessly transitioning between comedy, drama, and even voicing the beloved Police Officer Panda in Peppa Pig.


This week’s spotlight is on David Mitchell, a versatile individual. Be it sparring humorously with Lee Mack on Would I Lie to You?, embodying Ben Elton’s weary-yet-witty Shakespeare character in Upstart Crow, or lending his voice to the slightly exasperated Police Officer Panda in Peppa Pig, he consistently adds a unique, world-weary perspective that’s earning him a reputation as a national treasure.

In an open conversation with Ginny Dougary published in this week’s TopMob magazine, he discusses the peculiar duality often found among comedians: “I’m quite reserved and introverted by nature. Yet, as a seasoned entertainer, I embody an extroverted persona.

He also talks of his acting job as a puzzle-setting sleuth in the comedy drama Ludwig. It’s almost as if writer Mark Brotherhood has created the perfect TV series for my family: gentle crime capers, fiendish puzzles and the comedy chops of David Mitchell… Not since Jonathan Creek has there been quite so much excitement at Law Towers.

In other news, you’ll get to hear conversations with David Morrissey and Jason Watkins, who are part of Radio 4’s Charles Dickens season, where they star in new adaptations. Nicholas Lyndhurst shares his amazement at working alongside comedy legend Kelsey Grammer in the second series of Frasier’s reboot, which is set to release in Hollywood.

Instead, let’s explore the intriguing backstory for ITV’s recent true-crime series, Joan – the captivating account of how Joan Hannington transformed into one of the most prolific jewel thieves in 1980s Britain. Beneath her glamorous facade, we uncover her challenging childhood and the grim truth about a life dedicated to crime. I prefer to immerse myself in the softer realm of fictional crimes, with their engaging puzzles.

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Ludwig star David Mitchell is this week’s Radio Times cover star

Also in this week’s TopMob:

  • A new documentary explores the handling of Nicola Bulley’s tragic case by both the police and the media.
  • The co-star and co-writer of This Country, Charlie Cooper, delves into rural myths.
  • Historian Lucy Worsley moves on from Lady Killers to explore the murky world of female swindlers.

Ludwig starts this Wednesday on BBC One and iPlayer.

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2024-09-24 03:06