Mma precious ramotswe is botswanas first lady detective. At the tca press tour, michael lombardo, hbos president of programming, spoke about the future of no. Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. Dont miss any episodes, set your dvr to record the no. The complete first season dvd, 2009, 3disc set at the best online prices at. Series about botswanas first female detective, based on alexander mccall smiths novels.
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 fastest typing secretary in the gabarone. The series is named for the first novel, published in 1998. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. In his final directorial effort, anthony minghella joins forces with producercowriter richard curtis for the pilot, in which precious ramotswe grammywinning singer jill scott makes her debut. A traditionallybuilt beauty, shes been interested in solving puzzles and mysteries since her childhood.
It was aired on bbc1 on sunday 23rd march 2008, easter sunday. Special praise must go to the always excellent idris elba and david. She hires botswana secretarial college graduate 97% in the final exams. The first bbc drama to be filmed entirely on location in botswana, the no. My father had read several of the books and loved them i have just started the first book. Produced for the bbchbo and filmed in africa, the first season eschews gunplay and profanity for a fresh take on the smalltown mystery series. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the no. After her fathers death, sensible and cheerful mma precious ramotswe sells her inherited cattle and opens the countrys only femaleowned detective agency. Together they solve problems big and small with their wisdom, big hearts. When i heard about this show being airing on hbo, i was thrilled. Nineteen novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2018. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. When i first heard the buzz about a new hbo series, featuring an africanamerican female. The comedydrama was filmed on location in botswana.
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