The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, BBC Dramatisations

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No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Summary

Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular novels featuring Precious Ramotswe, proprietor of Botswana's only female private detective agency, have become international best-sellers. These acclaimed productions, complete with vibrant music, bring the exotic world of the books to life.

In these eight episodes, Mma Ramotswe takes on her first case - and a new secretary; tries to solve a bone mystery; tackles a domestic drama and a doctor's erratic behaviour; and investigates the case of a missing American. In addition, she is hired by a beauty contest judge to check the integrity of the finalists; looks for two women wronged by her client, Mr Molefelo; learns of a rival detective agency; and is commissioned by a physiotherapist to find out what her errant husband is up to. The stories included are: The Daddy; The Bone; The Maid; Tears of the Giraffe; The Chief Justice of Beauty; The Confession; The Kalahari Typing School for Men and The Admirer.

Claire Benedict stars as Mma Ramotswe, with Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi and Joseph Marcell as Mr JLB Matekoni.

©2017 BBC Worldwide Ltd. (P)2017 BBC Worldwide Ltd.
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Product list
  • Book 1

    No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook cover art
    • No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook

    • BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations
    • By: Alexander McCall Smith
    Not Available on Audible.co.uk

  • Book 2

    The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook, Vol.2 cover art
    • The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook, Vol.2

    • Eight BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations
    • By: Alexander McCall Smith
    Not Available on Audible.co.uk

  • Book 3

    The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol.3 cover art
    • The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol.3

    • Seven BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations
    • By: Alexander McCall Smith
    Not Available on Audible.co.uk

  • Book 4

    The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol. 4 cover art
    • The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol. 4

    • Eight BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations
    • By: Alexander McCall Smith
    Not Available on Audible.co.uk