Together they solve problems big and small with their wisdom, big hearts. The first bbc drama to be filmed entirely on location in botswana, the no. At the tca press tour, michael lombardo, hbos president of programming, spoke about the future of no. Produced for the bbchbo and filmed in africa, the first season eschews gunplay and profanity for a fresh take on the smalltown mystery series. After her fathers death, sensible and cheerful mma precious ramotswe sells her inherited cattle and opens the countrys only femaleowned detective agency. The series is named for the first novel, published in 1998. The comedydrama was filmed on location in botswana. The complete first season dvd, 2009, 3disc set at the best online prices at.
Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. My father had read several of the books and loved them i have just started the first book. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the no.
She hires botswana secretarial college graduate 97% in the final exams. Mma precious ramotswe is botswanas first lady detective. A traditionallybuilt beauty, shes been interested in solving puzzles and mysteries since her childhood. The botswana terrain makes for a beautiful backdrop in the no. Series about botswanas first female detective, based on alexander mccall smiths novels. When i heard about this show being airing on hbo, i was thrilled. Special praise must go to the always excellent idris elba and david. I thought jill scott was very good in the lead role and was ably supported by a great cast.
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