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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

2009-03-15 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7

Mystery · Crime · Comedy · Drama

The adventures of Mma Ramotswe, a Motswana woman who starts Botswana's first female-owned detective agency.

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Creators
Anthony Minghella, Richard Curtis
Production companies
BBC, The Weinstein Company, HBO, Mirage Enterprises, Cinechicks, Film Afrika
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Jill ScottJill ScottMma Precious Ramotswe
Anika Noni RoseAnika Noni RoseGrace Makutsi
Lucian MsamatiLucian MsamatiJLB Matekoni
Desmond DubeDesmond DubeBK

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