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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective.

Adapted from the Alexander McCall Smith novel, this is a poignant and amusing story chronicling the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the traditionally built, eminently sensible and wise proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana.

As a child, her father teaches Precious a great love for Botswana and the skills necessary to make a fine detective. After his death, Precious sets up her agency. It is a risky endeavour, but with the help of her quirky secretary, Mma Makutsi, she soon finds her services much in demand.

Precious investigates cases, helps people solve problems in their lives and soon finds a special friendship blossoming with JLB Matekoni, the highly respectable and slightly shy owner of Speedy Motors.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Jan 2012 18:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Mma Makutsi Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni Lucian Msamati
Kremlin Busang David Oyelowo
Alice Busang Nikki Amuka-Bird
Daddy Bapetsi John Kani
Note Makoti Colin Salmon
Charlie Gotso Idris Elba
Lucky Sesana Tumisho Masha
Director Anthony Minghella
Writer Richard Curtis
Writer Anthony Minghella

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Mar 2008 21:00
  • Wed 9 Jul 2008 22:00
  • Tue 29 Jul 2008 22:00
  • Mon 17 Nov 2008 22:00
  • Sat 14 Mar 2009 19:15
  • Sun 26 Jul 2009 19:15
  • Sat 1 Aug 2009 17:45
  • Sat 18 Sep 2010 19:30
  • Mon 20 Sep 2010 23:00
  • Sun 19 Dec 2010 22:00
  • Sat 14 Jan 2012 18:15