The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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Tales from the popular books by Alexander McCall Smith, dramatised by the author.

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The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency: The House of Unexpected Sisters

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Mma Ramotswe dips a toe into local politics as Mma Makutsi investigates an unfair sacking.

4 Extra Debut. With a case of unfair dismissal, Mma Ramotswe dips a toe into the murky world of local politics. Starring Janice Acquah.

Mma Ramotswe dips a reluctant toe into local politics while the Agency is charged with investigating a simple case of wrongful dismissal.

Dramatisation by Alexander McCall Smith from his popular novels set in Gabarone's only detective agency.

Mma Ramotswe ..... Janice Acquah
Mma Makutsi ...... Nadine Marhsall
Mr Jlb Matekoni ...... Ben Onwukwe
Mr Polopetsi ...... Steve Toussaint
Mma Potokwani ...... Sarah Niles
Charity ...... Saffron Coomber
Charity's Mother ...... Lorna Gayle

Directed by Eilidh McCreadie

A BBC Scotland production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.

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