| Description |
3 videodiscs (451 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the novels by Alexander McCall Smith. |
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Originally broadcast on BBC1 in 2009. |
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Contains the pilot and all 6 episodes from the first season. |
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Special features include: Botswana: the gem of Africa; Anthony Minghella's No. 1 film; The beat of Botswana; The making of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency; The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: author's diary. |
| Contents |
disc 1. Pilot ; The big bonanza -- disc 2. Poison ; The boy with an African heart ; Problems in moral philosophy -- disc 3. Beauty and integrity ; A real Botswana diamond. |
| Credits |
Original music, Gabriel Yared ; production designer, Johnny Breedt ; costume designer, Jo Katsaras. |
| Cast |
Jill Scott, Anika Noni Rose, Lucian Msamati, Desmond Dube. |
| Summary |
Follows Mma Ramotste, a recently bereaved woman, as she sets up the only woman-run Private Detective Agency in Botswana and her attempts to get it off the ground. She gets help from Mma Makutsi, her new secretary, and Mr. JLB Matekoni, the owner and super mechanic of the wonderful Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotste takes on cases, meets many new people who need her help - from a woman who thinks the man who has turned up at her door is not her father, to another lady who has a boyfriend who may or may not be faithful to her. |
| Audience |
Rated: TV-PG. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language |
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary organization) -- Drama.
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Women detectives -- Botswana -- Drama.
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Women-owned business enterprises -- Botswana -- Drama.
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Secretaries -- Botswana -- Drama.
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Mechanics (Persons) -- Botswana -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Botswana -- Drama.
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Mujeres detectives -- Botswana -- Teatro. |
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Empresas nuevas -- Botswana -- Teatro. |
| Genre/Form |
Detective and mystery television programs
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Bricknell, Timothy
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Scott, Jill, 1972-
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Rose, Anika Noni, 1972-
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McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series
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Dube, Desmond
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Yared, Gabriel
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Weinstein Company
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Home Box Office (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service
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Mirage Enterprises
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Cinechicks (Firm)
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Film Afrika Worldwide (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Number One Ladies' Detective Agency |
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No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1419883380 |
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9781419883385 |
| Standard No. |
883929076666 |
| Music No. |
4000018931 Home Box Office |
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2000017330 Home Box Office |
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