About this season
Egg-shaped "Ludwig" arrives to share his music and fun adventures with the friendly animals in the forest. Simple and beautiful cut-out animation from the late 1970s.
Episodes (25)
1. Arrival
Aired 7 March 1977 • 5 min
Magpie finds that Ludwig, whatever he may be, has come to stay and play.
2. Hiccups
Aired 8 March 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig cures little hedgehogs’ problems, and how!
3. Hooter
Aired 9 March 1977 • 5 min
Magpie discovers that life inside a horn is not at all harmonious.
4. Glue
Aired 10 March 1977 • 5 min
It is a sticky time for all when Ludwig has a puncture.
5. Kites
Aired 11 March 1977 • 5 min
Little hedgehogs are taken for a ride when Ludwig’s plans go kite shaped.
6. Tennis
Aired 14 March 1977 • 5 min
Owl realizes the importance of keeping at least one eye on the ball.
7. Sculptor
Aired 15 March 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig petrifies everyone with his stone chipping creations.
8. Skating
Aired 16 March 1977 • 5 min
During a cold snap Ludwig teaches the animals the skater’s waltz.
9. Umbrellas
Aired 17 March 1977 • 5 min
The hedgehogs discover the perils of opening an umbrella in gusty weather.
10. Swing
Aired 18 March 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig’s swing proves to be too much of a hit.
11. Bubbles
Aired 21 March 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig is not the only one to have a bubble-bath this morning.
12. Clock
Aired 22 March 1977 • 5 min
Being as punctual as Ludwig can drive the animals cuckoo!
13. Ball
Aired 23 March 1977 • 5 min
Can Ludwig’s love of football provide the match of the day?
14. Coin
Aired 24 March 1977 • 5 min
Magpie learns that small change can get him a long way.
15. Yo-Yo
Aired 25 March 1977 • 5 min
Things are neither up nor down when Ludwig plays with a yo-yo.
16. Photographer
Aired 28 March 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig’s investigation is derailed for the sake of a group photo.
17. Christmas
Aired 29 March 1977 • 5 min
It is always fun and never too late to decorate a Christmas tree.
18. Architect
Aired 30 March 1977 • 5 min
When the magpies’ nest breaks, Ludwig provides the perfectly grand design.
19. Balloons
Aired 31 March 1977 • 5 min
The day goes ‘pop!’ when Ludwig leaves everyone up in the air.
20. High Jump
Aired 1 April 1977 • 5 min
A sports day is a bit too much for some of the lazier, animal competitors.
21. Magician
Aired 4 April 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig demonstrates that there’s nothing up his sleeve.
22. Artist
Aired 5 April 1977 • 5 min
Ludwig discovers cubism when magpie, his model, can’t keep still.
23. Home Movie
Aired 6 April 1977 • 5 min
Too many film-directors will spoil Ludwig’s blockbuster.
24. Nuts
Aired 7 April 1977 • 5 min
Squirrel’s preparations for winter are sliding down the shoot.
25. TV
Aired 8 April 1977 • 5 min
After a hard day Ludwig has a night out… watching the telly.