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  • The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008–2009)
  • TV-PG
    TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008–2009)
TV-PG
TV Series | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Precious Ramotswe launches the first-ever female detective agency in Botswana. She embarks on various adventures while investigating cases and must also overcome several challenges in her quest.
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Seasons
Writers
Alexander McCall Smith (novels) (novel) | Robert Jones (written by) | Nicholas Wright (written by) | Richard Curtis (teleplay) | Anthony Minghella (teleplay)
Producers
Amy J. Moore (producer) | Timothy Bricknell (producer) | David Wicht (producer: Film Afrika) | Anthony Minghella (producer) | Vlokkie Gordon (producer: Film Afrika)
Composer
Cinematographers
Giulio Biccari | Seamus McGarvey (director of photography)
Production Designer
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 29, 2009

Release date (First episode)
Mar 29, 2009 (United States)

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Cast

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119 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Jill Scott
Precious Ramotswe Precious Ramotswe   See fewer
7
Anika Noni Rose
Grace Makutsi Grace Makutsi   See fewer
7
Lucian Msamati
JLB Matekoni JLB Matekoni   See fewer
7
7
Thabo Malema
Charlie / Apprentice 2 Charlie / Apprentice 2   See fewer
5
Tau Maserumule
Fanwell / Apprentice 1 Fanwell / Apprentice 1   See fewer
5
Lebogang Motubudi
Richard Makutsi Richard Makutsi   See fewer
4
Harish Patel
Mr. Patel Mr. Patel   See fewer
3
Brenda Ngxoli
Florence Peko Florence Peko   See fewer
3
Dipshikha Mahajan
Nandira Patel (as Dipshika Mahajan) Nandira Patel (as Dipshika Mahajan)   See fewer
3
Mosako Mogara
Wellington Wellington   See fewer
3
Kgomotso Delia Tshwenyego
Rose / Post Office Customer Rose / Post Office Customer   See fewer
3
Paterson Joseph
Cephas Buthelezi Cephas Buthelezi   See fewer
2
Vusi Kunene
Doctor Gulubane Doctor Gulubane   See fewer
2
Colin Salmon
Note Makoti Note Makoti   See fewer
2
Kenneth Nkosi
Two Shots Pulani Two Shots Pulani   See fewer
2
Keketso Semoko
Mma Potokwane Mma Potokwane   See fewer
2
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Alice Busang (as Nikki Amuka Bird) Alice Busang (as Nikki Amuka Bird)   See fewer
1
CCH Pounder
Andrea Curtin Andrea Curtin   See fewer
1
Nicholas Beveney
Dr. Komoti Dr. Komoti   See fewer
1
Tumisho Masha
Lucky Sesana Lucky Sesana   See fewer
1
Nyasha Hatendi
Doctor Sibenke Doctor Sibenke   See fewer
1
Tsholofelo Mashishi
Petal Siphambe Petal Siphambe   See fewer
1
Bongeka Mpongwana
Happy Bapetsi Happy Bapetsi   See fewer
1
Moshidi Motshegwa
Mma Pekwane Mma Pekwane   See fewer
1
Jude Akuwudike
Oswald Ranta Oswald Ranta   See fewer
1
1
David Oyelowo
Kremlin Busang Kremlin Busang   See fewer
1
Andi Oliver
Rebecca Soloi (as Andrea Oliver) Rebecca Soloi (as Andrea Oliver)   See fewer
1
Israel Matseke-Zulu
Rra Pekwane (as Israel Makoe) Rra Pekwane (as Israel Makoe)   See fewer
1
Michael Mabizela
Rra Banda Rra Banda   See fewer
1
1
John Kani
Daddy Bapetsi Daddy Bapetsi   See fewer
1
Ann Ogbomo
Clara Clara   See fewer
1
Simo Magwaza
Rra Badule Rra Badule   See fewer
1
Adanna Oji
Jinger-May Jinger-May   See fewer
1
1
1
Mary Twala
Mma Potsane Mma Potsane   See fewer
1
Mpho Molepo
Sergeant Pilani (as Mpho Joseph Molepo) Sergeant Pilani (as Mpho Joseph Molepo)   See fewer
1
Nthabhi Mphalele
Motlamedi Matluli (as Nthabi Mphahlele) Motlamedi Matluli (as Nthabi Mphahlele)   See fewer
1
Harriet Lenabe
Mma Notshi (as Harriet Manamela) Mma Notshi (as Harriet Manamela)   See fewer
1
1
Wale Ojo
Kebone Legodimo Kebone Legodimo   See fewer
1
Lerato Moloi
Tabitha Tabitha   See fewer
1
1
Craig Musaemura
Carjacked Boy Carjacked Boy   See fewer
1
Idris Elba
Charlie Gotso Charlie Gotso   See fewer
1
Pearl Thusi
Patricia Kopong (as Xola Thusi) Patricia Kopong (as Xola Thusi)   See fewer
1
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
Apostolic Bishop Apostolic Bishop   See fewer
1
Perseverance Moleta
Florence's Man Florence's Man   See fewer
1
Joe Matome
Rre Lisindi Rre Lisindi   See fewer
1
Mosupi Garebatho
Carjacked Man Carjacked Man   See fewer
1
Ben Ngwato
Sporty Guy 1 Sporty Guy 1   See fewer
1
Lindani Nkosi
Hector Lepodise Hector Lepodise   See fewer
1
Tinah Mnumzana
Patricia's Mother Patricia's Mother   See fewer
1
Billy Chiepe
Sporty Guy 2 Sporty Guy 2   See fewer
1
Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba
Self - Bishop of Botswana (as The Right Rev. Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba) Self - Bishop of Botswana (as The Right Rev. Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba)   See fewer
1
Toduetso Odirile
Motholeli Motholeli   See fewer
1
Martha Williams
Carjacked Woman Carjacked Woman   See fewer
1
Edmund Dladla
Father Zadok Father Zadok   See fewer
1
Vasco Shoba
Obed Ramotswe Obed Ramotswe   See fewer
1
Sello Sebotsane
Reverend Shadrack Reverend Shadrack   See fewer
1
Ruth Moore
Patricia's Aunt Patricia's Aunt   See fewer
1
Kabelo Thai
Solomon Moretsi Solomon Moretsi   See fewer
1
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
Baone Magasane (as Zethu Dlomo) Baone Magasane (as Zethu Dlomo)   See fewer
1
Benson Phuthego
Go Go Bar MC Go Go Bar MC   See fewer
1
Hazel Mmopi
University Receptionist University Receptionist   See fewer
1
Percy Matsemela
Kenosi (as Percy Matemela) Kenosi (as Percy Matemela)   See fewer
1
1
Sol Rachilo
Old Angler (as Solomon Rachilo) Old Angler (as Solomon Rachilo)   See fewer
1
Rapula Somolekae
Border Official Border Official   See fewer
1
Mashumba Mashumba
Rra Sesupeng Rra Sesupeng   See fewer
1
Doreen Moapare
Cleaner at Go Go Bar Cleaner at Go Go Bar   See fewer
1
Sello Motloung
Rre Makgothi Rre Makgothi   See fewer
1
1
Lebogang Rapulana
Insurance Man Insurance Man   See fewer
1
Job Kubatsi
Tickey Tsbago Tickey Tsbago   See fewer
1
Otsile Ramorwa
Campus Sentry Campus Sentry   See fewer
1
Martha Mapogo
Old Teacher Old Teacher   See fewer
1
Nobuntu Dubazana
Doralene Doralene   See fewer
1
1
1
Anthony Letsebe
Motlamedi's Admirer Motlamedi's Admirer   See fewer
1
Edna Dambe
Chatty Woman Chatty Woman   See fewer
1
Shombi Ellis
Sister Kgomotso Sister Kgomotso   See fewer
1
Peter Khubeke
Senior Rre Makgothi (as Peter Kubheka) Senior Rre Makgothi (as Peter Kubheka)   See fewer
1
Mmaphala Letsatle
Older Maid Older Maid   See fewer
1
Rhoda Sekgororoane
Mma Baptiste Mma Baptiste   See fewer
1
Brendan Kupa
Thobiso Morapedi Thobiso Morapedi   See fewer
1
Nandi Nyembe
Senior Mma Makgothi Senior Mma Makgothi   See fewer
1
Tapologo Manche
Younger Maid Younger Maid   See fewer
1
Loungo Pitse
Ticket Seller Ticket Seller   See fewer
1
Motshereganyi Sefanyetso
Ernest Morapedi (as Motsheresanyi Sefanyetso) Ernest Morapedi (as Motsheresanyi Sefanyetso)   See fewer
1
Wahida Mtiro
Amantle Amantle   See fewer
1
Monica Somolekae
Mma Badule Mma Badule   See fewer
1
Boitumelo Gabaake-Kauta
Small Mma Makgothi Small Mma Makgothi   See fewer
1
Kudrah Alabi
Little Precious Ramotswe Little Precious Ramotswe   See fewer
1
1
Sesame Mosweu
Girl (Charlie's Admirer) Girl (Charlie's Admirer)   See fewer
1
Mojo Dibotelo Monyame
Badule's Son Badule's Son   See fewer
1
Khudaga Kagiso
Mochudi Chief Mochudi Chief   See fewer
1
Mmakgosi Kgabi
Jobe's Wife Jobe's Wife   See fewer
1
Lola Onneile
Thabisa Thabisa   See fewer
1
1
Pascar Proctor
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver   See fewer
1
1
Vuyisele Otukile
Estate Agent (as Vusiele Otukile) Estate Agent (as Vusiele Otukile)   See fewer
1
Rebagamang Sekgekge
Auctioneer Auctioneer   See fewer
1
Sapphire Seeletso
Beautiful Town Girl 1 Beautiful Town Girl 1   See fewer
1
Mpho Pheko
Beautiful Town Girl 2 Beautiful Town Girl 2   See fewer
1
Keeletsang Pelaelo
Beautiful Town Girl 3 Beautiful Town Girl 3   See fewer
1
Seingwaeng Kgafela
Woman Searcher Woman Searcher   See fewer
1
1
Pauline Mana Letsatle
Journalist (as Pauline Letsatle) Journalist (as Pauline Letsatle)   See fewer
1
Thatayaone Mongwedisle
The Accused The Accused   See fewer
1
Losika 'Luzboy' Seboni
The Accuser (as Losika Seboni) The Accuser (as Losika Seboni)   See fewer
1
Kgosi Goodwill
Funky Sign Writer Funky Sign Writer   See fewer
1
Winston Ntshona
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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