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Sunday 9:00 PM on BBC Premiered Mar 23, 2008 In Season

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Previously Aired Episode

AIRED ON 5/10/2009

A Real Botswana Diamond

Season 1 : Episode 7

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S 1 : Ep 7	A Real Botswana Diamond	Aired 5/10/09	go HBO GO Subscription Amazon Buy iTunes Buy
S 1 : Ep 6	Beauty and Integrity	Aired 5/3/09	go HBO GO Subscription Amazon Buy iTunes Buy
S 1 : Ep 6	A Real Botswana Diamond	Aired 4/19/09	go VUDU Buy
S 1 : Ep 5	Problems In Moral Philosophy	Aired 4/26/09	go HBO GO Subscription Amazon Buy iTunes Buy VUDU Buy
S 1 : Ep 5	Beauty and Integrity	Aired 4/12/09	go VUDU Buy

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Alexander McCall Smith's popular detective series comes to the small screen courtesy of HBO and the BBC. Oscar winner Anthony Minghella shepherds this project with a two-hour pilot shot in Botswana. Leading the cast is R&B singer/songwriter Jill Scott playing the role of Precious Ramotswe, a good-natured, intuitive mid-30's woman who took to heart the inspiring lessons of her deceased father. The series tells of her adventures as she puts up the first and only female detective agency in her native country of Botswana. The detective dramedy has been nominated in the 2009 Television Critics Association Awards for Outstanding New Program of the Year. While the fate of the show still hangs in the balance, HBO has announced that the 1st season DVD is set to be released on September 8, 2009.moreless

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Jill Scott (II)	Precious Ramotswe
Anika Noni Rose	Mma Makutsi
Lucian Msamati	JLB Matekoni
Desmond Dube	BK

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By food_4_thought, Jul 30, 2012

I really enjoyed this series when episodes aired last year, but sadly it only showed for its first season and never returned.

Colourful characters, scenery, story lines, I just loved listening to the beautiful African accents spoken.
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A very sweet show, with love just shining through every character. No blood, no gore, nothing disturbing. Forgiveness seems to be the No. 1 attribute Precious brings to her detective agency.moreless

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By just_tere, Apr 27, 2009

One of the parts I like best of this show is not the show itself; it is the author's diary about the making of the episode. The episodes are terrific; the interplay between the characters is better than terrific. I love Precious and Grace together, and can see that this relationship will be one of the better ones on television. I cannot help but think after I see the episode (not during it, because I'm so enchanted) that this show should win an Emmy or two. Maybe three. The backdrop of Botswana is just inspired. I know the books are set there, but to actually film there was a bold move. Seeing the people who live there, seeing the roads, learning so much about the country, learning it is the safest country in Africa, this is just wonderful. I cannot come up with enough superlatives to describe this show. I will say that I watched the pilot and four episodes back to back, I was enjoying it that much. I hope I can corral my family to watch it with me. Watching the mysteries being solved is a wonderful experience -- the outcomes are so beautiful.

I highly recommend this show, especially for teenagers, if you can get them to watch. Sit on them if you have to.moreless
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Incredible story. Incredible acting. Sheer work of utter perfection.

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By 12916studios, Mar 25, 2008

Watching this was a stunning and eye-awakening experience. Through the storytelling alone I felt completely immersed in the culture of the Republic of Botswana. Everything was perfect. The shots, the acting, the writing. As much television as I watch, and I have seen a lot almost perfectly done shows, none will ever be so perfect as The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. I am grateful to have had an opportunity to watch such an achievement as was this. It shows that good television comes in all shapes, and sizes. It shows that there does not have to be mindless action to hook you into the story. There needn't be bloodshed, or sex, or gratuitous amounts of swearing.

As much as I enjoy watching all of those, I feel like that's the easy way. It's the simplest way to entertain people nowadays. But this show took the higher path, the more difficult one, the road less traveled, if you will...and it did it flawless.

I cannot wait to see more of the masterpiece that Anthony Minghella started and helmed, only to die just days before his vision fully came to light. It's a shame that he couldn't witness its release. He would have been proud.moreless
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A Real Botswana Diamond

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Beauty and Integrity

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On the Show's Fate: Renewed or Not
The mystery on whether the show will be renewed for a second season has yet to be solved! Good news is, HBO has not given any offi...

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Will The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency be shown in syndication?
As a fan of Anika Noni Rose I would like to know if The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency be shown in syndication? Because I think it ...

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"They're Writing It Right Now."
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#1 ladies welcome back
this great show is returning to HBO in April 2011. Saw it advertised on HBO last night. Can't wait. Any fans out there?

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Book vs This Adaption
What do you think? Did it work for you?I thought the 3 main characters were perfect ... Not exactly like the book but a good adapt...

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