The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency - BBC Radio Drama Series - cheops
From the novel 'Blue Shoes and Happiness' by Alexander McCall Smith
Mma Precious Ramotswe becomes a private detective, the first woman in Botswana to enter that profession, and opens an agency whose name indicates this unique situation. Motivated to help others and to make Botswana a better place, she encounters many dangerous and risky obstacles in the course of her investigations, but succeeds through using her intelligence, courage and instinct. Along with the plot developments, Mma Ramotswe provides observations upon the fine qualities of Botswana and Africa: the culture, traditions, and natural beauties found there, and the inhabitants' pride in their land.
A movie of the first novel in the series is in production, and scheduled for release in 2008
Four episodes of approximately 45 minutes each.
Episode 1: There Is No Such Thing as Free Food
Precious Ramotswe, owner and founder of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is preoccupied both professionally and personally by the subject of food.
Episode 2: The Best Profession for a Blackmailer
Mr Polopetsi, part-time mechanic and would-be assistant detective, takes on a case of his own. Mma Makutsi finds out whether blue shoes are the key to happiness.
Episode 3: A Very Rude Woman
Precious Ramotswe faces change at the agency while Mr J L B Matekoni meets the rudest person in Botswana.
Episode 4: Talking Shoes
A new detective takes on a case for the agency while Mma Ramotswe, among others, has a problem with high blood pressure.