Staying In

Watch Ludwig Season 2

When Ludwig launched on the BBC at the end of 2024, it was an unexpected hit. Starring David Mitchell as our titular master puzzle-setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor opposite Anna Maxwell Martin, it was not long before a second series of the unique detective series was announced, and it’s finally set to air tonight at 9pm. With Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford joining the cast as local newspaper editor Gareth Fisher and local MP Joanne Kemper respectively, Ludwig series 2 will pick up where we left things at the end of series 1, with Ludwig now a Crime Scene Consultant for the Cambridge Police Authority, working alongside DCI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola). No longer having to pretend to be his (still missing) identical twin brother James, John can let loose and be more himself than ever: a brilliant mind adept at puzzle solving, but pretty hopeless at everything else. Speaking of James, John’s identical twin brother is still missing – and John is forbidden from using police resources to find him. Naturally that won’t stop him, but will it stop James’ wife Lucy (Maxwell Martin)? One masquerade may have been rumbled in series 1, but another puzzle is just unfolding… Tonight at 9pm on BBC One.

Going Out

Visit The New London Epicerie

A brand-new food destination has opened its doors on Belgravia’s Ebury Street, London Epicerie. Created by London Cheesemongers founder Jared Wybrow alongside Raissa van Dijk, the grocery store offers a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses, wine, bakery and pantry staples sourced from British and European producers. The focus is on small brands who pay careful attention to how food is grown and made: think cheese from Somerset’s Westcombe Dairy, ancient-grain pasta from Noja Projetto Agricolo, and charcuterie from Ham & Cheese Co., a long-standing supplier to London Cheesemongers. It’s a beautiful space too, drawing on traditional European food stores with natural light oak and warm stone finishes – designed to make the process of food shopping a more considered and enjoyable part of everyday life rather than a mad rush around the supermarket. Now open daily 8am-8pm at 65-69 Ebury Street, Belgravia, londonepicerie.co.uk

Property Of The Day

This Grade II* listed country house was described in Pevsner’s The Buildings of England: Gloucestershire as one of the finest timber-framed farmhouses in the county. Restored by the current owners, this 16th century estate is set within 58 acres of Gloucestershire countryside, spanning formal gardens (designed by a three-time Chelsea gold medal winner) pasture, paddocks and a lake. Two ‘secret’ rooms were uncovered in 1947 – now incorporated into the main house in a way that maintains their clandestine nature. 

On the market for £3,500,000, search.savills.com

C&TH Partnership

Book Tickets To The Original Tour

Families looking for a fun and affordable way to entertain the kids this summer can save 25 percent on children’s tickets for The Original Tour's live-guided Kids Tour of London. Designed especially for younger explorers, the 45-minute experience is the only live-guided children’s bus tour in London, bringing the capital's history to life with fun facts, interactive storytelling and entertaining live guides.

Travelling aboard a classic open-top double-decker bus with guaranteed top deck seating, children can spot London's most famous landmarks while learning all about the city's royal history, iconic sights and hidden stories. The ticket also includes a Hop-On Hop-Off River Thames cruise, offering a different perspective of London's skyline, plus access to six self-guided walking tours via The Original Tour's partner app.

Book here

Little Luxury

SURI is the chic dental brand causing a buzz, known for its environmentally friendly electric toothbrushes. And now there’s a newbie in the collection: the SURI Core 1.0. Available in four aesthetic colours – Haze (Green), Ember (Orange), Nightfall (Blue) and Moonrise (Grey) – it’s SURI’s most affordable toothbrush yet at just £65, featuring a minimalist design, a plant-based head and a lightweight handle made using over 90 percent bio-circular material. But it’s not all style over substance: the brush is also clinically tested to remove 100 percent more plaque than a manual, has a pressure sensor to stop you brushing too hard, and offers up to four weeks of battery life on one single charge (a game-changer). £65, trysuri.com

Competition Time

This September, Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will open its doors following an impressive £42 million transformation – and one lucky reader will have the chance to be among the first to experience London’s newest hideaway. Enter here for your chance to win an overnight stay.

Psssst…

Did you know Scotland is a hotspot for celebrity homes? Find out all the A-listers with homes there including Margot Robbie, Kit Harrington, Tilda Swinton and Lewis Capaldi.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Miss reading Kaliane Bradley’s bestselling novel The Ministry of Time before the adaptation – starring Aiofe Hinds and Billy Howle – lands on the BBC. Here’s everything we know so far.

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