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Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

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Seventeen-year-old Maddy, confined to her home by a debilitating and rare illness, has her constrained life transformed by the arrival of neighbour Olly. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 2: Poison

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. Mma Ramotswe gets caught between a dangerous case of ivory smuggling and a feuding family when she is asked to investigate the unusual behaviour of Rra Lisindi. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 3: The Boy with an African Heart

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama. Unsure whether he is still alive, Mma Ramotswe digs up the past of a son who has been missing for 10 years, only to uncover some shocking truths. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 4: Problems in Moral Philosophy

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Mma Pekwane suspects her husband has bought a stolen car, so Mma Ramotswe offers some creative advice. Mma Makutsi embarks on her first case. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 5: Beauty and Integrity

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Drama based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Mma Makutsi investigates behaviour at a local beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Cephas Buthelezi opens a rival agency. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:
Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:
Lucian Msamati
Cephas Buthelezi:
Paterson Joseph
Two Shots Pulani:
Kenneth Nkosi
Mr Patel:
Harish Patel
Patricia's Aunt:
Ruth Moore
Director:
Tim Fywell

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 6: A Real Botswana Diamond

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

The No.1 Ladies are the latest victims of the Kgale Hill break-ins and Mma Ramotswe and JLB Matekoni's engagement is not going as smoothly as expected. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Series 1

Episode 1: The Big Bonanza

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Botswana's No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency needs clients. Mma Makutsi prints up flyers, which seem to do the trick. Show more

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel, directed by Anthony Minghella. Precious Ramotswe uses her inheritance to become Botswana's first female detective. Show more

Contributors

Mma Makutsi:
Anika Noni Rose
JLB Maketoni:
Lucian Msamati
Kremlin Busang:
David Oyelowo
Alice Busang:
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Daddy Bapetsi:
John Kani
Note Makoti:
Colin Salmon
Charlie Gotso:
Idris Elba
Lucky Sesana:
Tumisho Masha

Roots

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

US mini series. George grows up to become involved in cockfighting. His flamboyancy and impressive bird-training skills earn him the nickname of Chicken George. Show more

Contributors

Chicken George:
Regé-Jean Page
Alex Haley/Narrator:
Laurence Fishburne
Matilda:
Erica Tazel
William Byrd:
Brett Rice
Patricia Lea:
Shannon Lucio
Kunta Kinte:
Malachi Kirby
Sir Eric Russell:
Adam Fergus
Miss Malizy:
Carol Sutton
Sheriff's Deputy:
Brett Baker
Director:
Thomas Carter
Executive Producer:
Packer Will
Executive Producer:
Marc Toberoff
Executive Producer:
Korin Huggins
Executive Producer:
Mark Wolper
Producer:
Ann Kindberg