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Ludwig

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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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7th March 1977 - 8th April 1977
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Arrival
7th March 1977

Episode 1

Magpie finds that Ludwig, whatever he may be, has come to stay and play.

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Hiccups
8th March 1977

Episode 2

Ludwig cures little hedgehogs’ problems, and how!

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Hooter
9th March 1977

Episode 3

Magpie discovers that life inside a horn is not at all harmonious.

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Glue
10th March 1977

Episode 4

It is a sticky time for all when Ludwig has a puncture.

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Kites
11th March 1977

Episode 5

Little hedgehogs are taken for a ride when Ludwig’s plans go kite shaped.

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Tennis
14th March 1977

Episode 6

Owl realizes the importance of keeping at least one eye on the ball.

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Sculptor
15th March 1977

Episode 7

Ludwig petrifies everyone with his stone chipping creations.

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Skating
16th March 1977

Episode 8

During a cold snap Ludwig teaches the animals the skater’s waltz.

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Umbrellas
17th March 1977

Episode 9

The hedgehogs discover the perils of opening an umbrella in gusty weather.

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Swing
18th March 1977

Episode 10

Ludwig’s swing proves to be too much of a hit.

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Bubbles
21st March 1977

Episode 11

Ludwig is not the only one to have a bubble-bath this morning.

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Clock
22nd March 1977

Episode 12

Being as punctual as Ludwig can drive the animals cuckoo!

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Ball
23rd March 1977

Episode 13

Can Ludwig’s love of football provide the match of the day?

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Coin
24th March 1977

Episode 14

Magpie learns that small change can get him a long way.

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Yo-Yo
25th March 1977

Episode 15

Things are neither up nor down when Ludwig plays with a yo-yo.

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Photographer
28th March 1977

Episode 16

Ludwig’s investigation is derailed for the sake of a group photo.

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Christmas
29th March 1977

Episode 17

It is always fun and never too late to decorate a Christmas tree.

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Architect
30th March 1977

Episode 18

When the magpies’ nest breaks, Ludwig provides the perfectly grand design.

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Balloons
31st March 1977

Episode 19

The day goes ‘pop!’ when Ludwig leaves everyone up in the air.

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High Jump
1st April 1977

Episode 20

A sports day is a bit too much for some of the lazier, animal competitors.

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Magician
4th April 1977

Episode 21

Ludwig demonstrates that there’s nothing up his sleeve.

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Artist
5th April 1977

Episode 22

Ludwig discovers cubism when magpie, his model, can’t keep still.

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Home Movie
6th April 1977

Episode 23

Too many film-directors will spoil Ludwig’s blockbuster.

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Nuts
7th April 1977

Episode 24

Squirrel’s preparations for winter are sliding down the shoot.

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TV
8th April 1977

Episode 25

After a hard day Ludwig has a night out… watching the telly.

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