Jon Glover
Ludwig (1977)
Season 1
Ludwig was a surreal 1977 British-made children's cartoon animation about a magical egg-shaped gemstone who lived in a forest. Twenty-five 5-minute episodes were made. The programme was produced by father and son team, Mirek and Peter Lang. Peter went on to animate Pigeon Street. Mirek and Peter wrote the stories with Jane Tann and Susan Kodicek. The scripts were edited by Michael Cole. Peter did the artwork.The music was arranged and played by Paul Reade. Jon Glover provided the voice of the birdwatcher. Mirek and Peter shared the animation, with Mirek doing about 80%. Peter writes: "In the late seventies I made the series, Ludwig, for the BBC with my father, Mirek Lang. It was shown in the highly prized afternoon pre-news slot a number of times and those who still remember it seem to recall it with a befuddled fondness. It also did quite well abroad. I wrote and illustrated the "Ludwig 1979 Annual", SBN 7235 0476 8 and designed 4 x jigsaw puzzles for Ravensburger. An excellent soundtrack album, played and arranged by Paul Reade and friends was released." "The series was shot on 16mm film, on a wind up Bolex camera in a spare bedroom in our flat in Buckland Crescent, Swiss Cottage, London NW3."
Released March 7, 1977
Episode 5 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.cutout-animation, imdb.gemstone, imdb.rescuing-an-animal, imdb.rescue, imdb.sentient-gemstone, imdb.living-in-the-forest, imdb.beethoven-music + 8 more, imdb.reference-to-ludwig-van-beethoven, imdb.animal-rescue, imdb.forest, imdb.narrator, imdb.character-as-narrator, imdb.under-surveillance, imdb.surveillance, imdb.birdwatcher
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Arrival
Magpie finds that Ludwig, whatever he may be, has come to stay and play.
March 7, 1977, midnight
S1E2 - Hiccups
Ludwig cures little hedgehogs’ problems, and how!
March 8, 1977, midnight
S1E3 - Hooter
Magpie discovers that life inside a horn is not at all harmonious.
March 9, 1977, midnight
S1E4 - Glue
It is a sticky time for all when Ludwig has a puncture.
March 10, 1977, midnight
S1E5 - Kites
Little hedgehogs are taken for a ride when Ludwig’s plans go kite shaped.
March 11, 1977, midnight
S1E6 - Tennis
Owl realizes the importance of keeping at least one eye on the ball.
March 14, 1977, midnight
S1E7 - Sculptor
Ludwig petrifies everyone with his stone chipping creations.
March 15, 1977, midnight
S1E8 - Skating
During a cold snap Ludwig teaches the animals the skater’s waltz.
March 16, 1977, midnight
S1E9 - Umbrellas
The hedgehogs discover the perils of opening an umbrella in gusty weather.
March 17, 1977, midnight
S1E10 - Swing
Ludwig’s swing proves to be too much of a hit.
March 18, 1977, midnight
S1E11 - Bubbles
Ludwig is not the only one to have a bubble-bath this morning.
March 21, 1977, midnight
S1E12 - Clock
Being as punctual as Ludwig can drive the animals cuckoo!
March 22, 1977, midnight
S1E13 - Ball
Can Ludwig’s love of football provide the match of the day?
March 23, 1977, midnight
S1E14 - Coin
Magpie learns that small change can get him a long way.
March 24, 1977, midnight
S1E15 - Yo-Yo
Things are neither up nor down when Ludwig plays with a yo-yo.
March 25, 1977, midnight
S1E16 - Photographer
Ludwig’s investigation is derailed for the sake of a group photo.
March 28, 1977, midnight
S1E17 - Christmas
It is always fun and never too late to decorate a Christmas tree.
March 29, 1977, midnight
S1E18 - Architect
When the magpies’ nest breaks, Ludwig provides the perfectly grand design.
March 30, 1977, midnight
S1E19 - Balloons
The day goes ‘pop!’ when Ludwig leaves everyone up in the air.
March 31, 1977, midnight
S1E20 - High Jump
A sports day is a bit too much for some of the lazier, animal competitors.
April 1, 1977, midnight
S1E21 - Magician
Ludwig demonstrates that there’s nothing up his sleeve.
April 4, 1977, midnight
S1E22 - Artist
Ludwig discovers cubism when magpie, his model, can’t keep still.
April 5, 1977, midnight
S1E23 - Home Movie
Too many film-directors will spoil Ludwig’s blockbuster.
April 6, 1977, midnight
S1E24 - Nuts
Squirrel’s preparations for winter are sliding down the shoot.
April 7, 1977, midnight
S1E25 - TV
After a hard day Ludwig has a night out… watching the telly.
April 8, 1977, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 5 min.
Season Runtime: 5 min.
Released: March 7, 1977
Last Air Date: April 8, 1977, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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