A sixepisode series concluded in the uk on 19 april 2009. At the tca press tour, michael lombardo, hbos president of programming, spoke about the future of no. What bingeworthy tv most makes you want to bingeread. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective, based on the novels by alexander mccall smith. Mma ramotswe is asked to investigate the owner of a local curio shop, which leads to her finding herself caught between a feuding family and a case of ivory smu. Precious is on the case and uncovers a dangerous carjacking ring. A couple of mysteries for the ladies to solve and a misadventure with a heartshaped bed made for another delightful read. It was aired on bbc1 on sunday 23rd march 2008, easter sunday. Precious ramotswe starts her dream business, a ladies detective agency in botswana, with proceeds from the sale of 180 cows her father left her. Lets show the people who are working to bring the series back that we have the fans to watch the series. Theres a valuable lesson to be learned in each episode. Jlb matekoni, the owner of the tlokweng road speedy motors repair shop, comes from gaborone to tow her in.
Although i do not watch too much tv, i find the no. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. With stories woven amongst the stunning scenery of africa you are soon transported to another world, where no problem is too small for the ladies of the detective agency, with mma makutsi, the. I love the characters although i find grace makutsi annoying at times and a bit more time was spent on the relationship with the children in this one. British author alexander mccall smiths detective novel the no. Mma pekwane thinks her husband has bought a stolen car. Grace gets a new hair style to tackle her first case as assistant detective. Jill scott is perfectly cast as mma precious ramotswe owner of the no 1 ladies detective agency in botswana yes, its. Aug 09, 2010 at the tca press tour, michael lombardo, hbos president of programming, spoke about the future of no. Hbo has announced that the 1st season dvd is set to be released on september 8, 2009. In this charming series, mma ramotswewith help from her loyal associate, grace makutsinavigates her cases and her.
Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the no. Anika noni rose won a tony award for best performance by a featured actress in a musical for the broadway show caroline, or change, and also appeared in singing roles in dreamgirls 2006 and after starting the no. Frozen elsa w mermaid hulk vs zombie superheroes in real life episode. Precious ramotswe sells her late fathers cows and moves to the city to become botswanas finest, and only, female private detective. Grace investigates a beauty contest while precious is trying to find nandira patels mystery boyfriend. Pioneering private investigator precious ramotswe jill scott opens her botswana agency in the series. Alexander mccall smiths popular detective series comes to the small screen courtesy of hbo and the bbc. Jill scott is perfectly cast as mma precious ramotswe owner of the no 1 ladies detective agency in botswana yes, its also the only ladies detective agency, so it can get away with its claim of being number one. The no 1 ladies detective agency was the first novel in the series by alexander mccall smith and as such the first to be turned into a television adaptation. Nineteen novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2018.
Precious ramotswes very first cases is a childrens book series featuring young precious ramotswe. She is helped by her highlystrung but efficient secretary. The boy with an african heart season one precious ramotswe puts all her efforts into solving the case of an american who has been missing for over ten years. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the no. Mar 26, 2009 watch a sneak peek of the new hbo series the no. I adore mma ramotswe, and mma makutsi and the entire cast of characters that appear throughout the 19 books that comprise so far. Dont miss any episodes, set your dvr to record the no. Oscar winner anthony minghella shepherds this project w. She sells the herd at auction and hits the road for botswanas bigcity capital gaborone.
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