In his final directorial effort, anthony minghella joins forces with producercowriter richard curtis for the pilot, in which. Precious ramotswe, a female gumshoe detective in botswana, locates wayward children, cheating husbands and con men and then falls in love wi. 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. Discover how you can enjoy hbos original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. With jill scott, anika noni rose, lucian msamati, desmond dube. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. Oscar winner anthony minghella shepherds this project with a twohour pilot shot in botswana. These are extracts from alexander mccall smiths book the no.
With hbo go, enjoy instant and unlimited access to every episode of every season of the best hbo shows, movies, comedy, sports, and documentaries. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective, based on the novels by alexander. Hbo go is free with your subscription through participating tv providers. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith. 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 series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is mma precious ramotswe. The botswana terrain makes for a beautiful backdrop in the no. The series was filmed on location in botswana and was seen as one of the first major. The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. Once again botswanas only female detective, mma ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, mma makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding comfort in steaming mugs of bush tea. A woman starts up botswanas first femaleowned detective agency.
A botswanan woman starts up the countrys first femaleowned detective. 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. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. Jill scott plays mma precious ramotswe, precious is an intelligent woman growing up on a farm in botswana. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. Mma is the term used to address a woman, and may be placed before her name. From internationally bestselling author alexander mccall smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with the no. Smith alternates between small bits of backstory for the central character, precious ramotswe, a woman of traditional build, youngmiddleaged 30s. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. This book is the first in a series that has become immensely popular since it was first published in 1998. Minghella and pollack also receive this credit, despite both passing away before the full series entered production. She used the money to start an own ladies detective agency.
The no 1 ladies detective agency 2008 movie moviefone. British author alexander mccall smiths detective novel the no. Alexander mccall smiths popular detective series comes to the small screen courtesy of hbo and the bbc. 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, nikki amukabird. A woman opens her own detective agency in botswana. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. The no 1 ladies detective agency s01 e01 video dailymotion. The dvd adheres mostly to the stories told by alexander mccall smith in his excellentlywritten series, the no. The series was filmed on location in botswana and was seen as one of the first. Mar, 2008 the filming of the no1 ladies detective agency in botswana presented cast and crew with some novel problems not least that it was the first film ever shot in the tiny republic. The novels focus on the story of a detective agency opened by mma ramotswe and her courtship with the mechanic mr. Based on the series of novels by alexander mccall smith. The comedydrama was filmed on location in botswana and follows mma ramotswe as she operates a.
The gods must be crazy, a 1980 film set in botswana was filmed mainly in south africa. 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. The filming of the no1 ladies detective agency in botswana presented cast and crew with some novel problems not least that it was the first film ever shot in the tiny republic. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective, based on the novels by alexander mccall smith. 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. Alexander mccall smith preciuos ramotswe has inherit money from her dear daddy, who wanted that his daughter to open a business. Watch full length episodes, video clips, highlights and more. The no1 ladies detective agency, the complete series is perfectly done, thoroughly enjoyable, fun and emotive. In january 2011, hbo president sue naegle stated the television movies for the series are still in script phase but there are full intentions to make the films.
Freshen up your watchlist with prime videos latest roster of streaming movies and tv. A botswanan woman starts up the countrys first femaleowned detective agency. Mma ramotswe is the main character and owner of the no. 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. They are written in an oldfashioned, simply descriptive, clear style reminiscent of novels of the 1950s. 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. Chapter 9, the boyfriend the chapter begins with a lengthy description of the patel family. Jill scott stars as a young woman from the african nation of botswana who fulfills a lifelong dream by opening her countrys first femaleowned detective agency. Precious ramotswe starts her dream business, a ladies detective agency in botswana, with proceeds from the sale of 180 cows her father left her.