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."
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After a hard day Ludwig has a night out… watching the telly.
Squirrel’s preparations for winter are sliding down the shoot.
Too many film-directors will spoil Ludwig’s blockbuster.
Ludwig discovers cubism when magpie, his model, can’t keep still.
Ludwig demonstrates that there’s nothing up his sleeve.
A sports day is a bit too much for some of the lazier, animal competitors.
The day goes ‘pop!’ when Ludwig leaves everyone up in the air.
When the magpies’ nest breaks, Ludwig provides the perfectly grand design.
It is always fun and never too late to decorate a Christmas tree.
Ludwig’s investigation is derailed for the sake of a group photo.
Things are neither up nor down when Ludwig plays with a yo-yo.
Magpie learns that small change can get him a long way.
Can Ludwig’s love of football provide the match of the day?
Being as punctual as Ludwig can drive the animals cuckoo!
Ludwig is not the only one to have a bubble-bath this morning.
Ludwig’s swing proves to be too much of a hit.
The hedgehogs discover the perils of opening an umbrella in gusty weather.
During a cold snap Ludwig teaches the animals the skater’s waltz.
Ludwig petrifies everyone with his stone chipping creations.
Owl realizes the importance of keeping at least one eye on the ball.
Little hedgehogs are taken for a ride when Ludwig’s plans go kite shaped.
It is a sticky time for all when Ludwig has a puncture.
Magpie discovers that life inside a horn is not at all harmonious.
Ludwig cures little hedgehogs’ problems, and how!
Magpie finds that Ludwig, whatever he may be, has come to stay and play.
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."
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