The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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

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Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms.

4 Extra Debut. As election day looms, can Mma Ramotswe keep the plates spinning while investigating a family mystery? Starring Janice Acquah.

As election day approaches, Mma Ramotswe struggles with conflicted feelings over an old family mystery.

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

Mma Ramotswe …... Janice Acquah
Mma Makutsi …... Nadine Marshall
Mr Jlb Matekoni/Chairman ...... Ben Onwukwe
Mr Polopetsi ...... Steve Toussaint
Mma Potokwani …... Sarah Niles
Stephen/John ...... Jason Barnett
Mingie Ramotswe …... Debbie Korlay
Charlie ...... Maynard Eziashi
The Neighbour ..…. Saffron Coomber
Mma Gopalang ...... Lorna Gayle

Directed by Eilidh McCreadie.

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

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