Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. The no 1 ladies detective agency the complete series hdtv. The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. A couple of mysteries for the ladies to solve and a misadventure with a heartshaped bed made for another delightful read. Its taken a long time for alexander mccall smiths beloved heroine and botswanas only lady detective precious ramotswe to make it to television. The programme began with a featurelength pilot episode on 23 march 2008. A botswanan woman starts up the countrys first femaleowned detective agency. A relationship between two parties in which one party the agent agrees to represent or act for the other the principal. The series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is mma precious ramotswe. Even though i thought he was great, i found the camp hairdresser character a little out of place as africa doesnt usually deal with this type of thing very well but i think my most relevant comment here is simply to say please. In this charming series, mma ramotswewith help from her loyal associate, grace makutsinavigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. The novels focus on the story of a detective agency opened by mma ramotswe and her courtship with the mechanic mr. Jill scott stars as a young woman from botswana who fulfills a lifelong dream by opening her countrys first femaleowned detective agency, in this series based.
In his final directorial effort, anthony minghella joins forces with producerco writer richard curtis for the pilot, in which precious ramotswe grammywinning. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective. I thoroughly enjoyed the no 1 ladies detective agency and dont fully understand how anyone who reads it could fail to be beguiled by the citizens of botswana and its capital, gaborone and in particular, by the exploits of the one very special resident who lives in the corner house on zebra drive. In this charming series, mma ramotswewith help from her loyal associate, grace makutsinavigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the. Precious dad, worked in the mines, wanted the best for precious, saved money from the mines to buy cattle which. A woman opens her own detective agency in botswana. For background you need to watch the pilot film first. 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.
Even though i thought he was great, i found the camp hairdresser character a little out of place as africa doesnt. Feb 27, 2014 the no 1 ladies detective agency pilot part 1 duration. Mma is the term used to address a woman, and may be placed before her name. In his final directorial effort, anthony minghella joins forces with producercowriter richard curtis for the pilot, in which. Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. 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. This study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the no. Jill scott plays mma precious ramotswe, precious is an intelligent woman growing up on a farm in botswana. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Owns a ladies detective agency in botswanaindependenthad good life then went down when she marriedmain character. If youve got a problem, and no one else can help you, then pay a visit to precious ramotswe, botswanas only and finest female private detective. After starting botswanas first femalerun detective agency, precious ramotswe investigates a series of cases. Oscar winner anthony minghella shepherds this project w.
Exceptional series based on loved books is great for teens. Youtube the no 1 ladies detective agency making of hbo duration. Based on the series of novels by alexander mccall smith. A young woman from the african nation of botswana opens her countrys first femaleowned detective agency in this hbo drama series. With jill scott, anika noni rose, lucian msamati, desmond dube. There are fourteen books in total that comprise this mystery series. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. The comedydrama was filmed on location in botswana and follows mma ramotswe as she operates a. Chapter 9, the boyfriend the chapter begins with a lengthy description of the patel family. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. Bbc radio 4 extra the no 1 ladies detective agency. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective, based on the novels by alexander mccall smith.
Following the death of her father, resourceful precious ramotswe uses her inheritance to open the first femaleowned detective agency in botswana and soon finds herself investigating varied and oftenimprobable cases, assisted by her frighteningly efficient yet eccentric secretary, grace makutsi, in this lighthearted series adapted from the bestselling novels by alexander mccall smith. Smith alternates between small bits of backstory for the central character, precious ramotswe, a woman of traditional build, youngmiddleaged 30s. Oscar winner anthony minghella shepherds this project with a twohour pilot shot in botswana. Detective agency, as adapted by richard curtis and cofinanced by hbo. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. The no 1 ladies detective agency pilot part 1 youtube. Precious ramotswe starts her dream business, a ladies detective agency in botswana, with proceeds from the sale of 180 cows her father left her. Precious ramotswe sells her late fathers cattle, and sets herself up as botswanas only female detective.
With jill scott, anika noni rose, lucian msamati, nikki amukabird. The no1 ladies detective agency, the complete series is perfectly done, thoroughly enjoyable, fun and emotive. Two years ago, the late anthony minghella took american chanteuse jill scott to botswana and directed her in a twohour movie version of smiths novel the no. This large african lady has an instinctive talent for solving mysteries, so she decides to set up the first and only ladies detective agency in. The comedydrama was filmed on location in botswana. Alexander mccall smiths popular detective series comes to the small screen courtesy of hbo and the bbc. The series was filmed on location in botswana and was seen as one of the first. Lets show the people who are working to bring the series back that we have the fans to watch the series.