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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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 14 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Jill Scott | ... |
Precious Ramotswe
(7 episodes, 2008-2009)
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| Anika Noni Rose | ... |
Grace Makutsi
(7 episodes, 2008-2009)
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| Lucian Msamati | ... |
JLB Matekoni
(7 episodes, 2008-2009)
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| Desmond Dube | ... |
BK
(7 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Thabo Malema | ... |
Charlie
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(5 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Tau Maserumule | ... |
Fanwell
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(5 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Lebogang Motubudi | ... |
Richard Makutsi
(4 episodes, 2009)
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| Harish Patel | ... |
Mr. Patel
(3 episodes, 2009)
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Brenda Ngxoli | ... |
Florence Peko
(3 episodes, 2009)
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Dipshikha Mahajan | ... |
Nandira Patel
(3 episodes, 2009)
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Mosako Mogara | ... |
Wellington
(3 episodes, 2009)
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Kgomotso Delia Tshwenyego | ... |
Rose
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(3 episodes, 2008-2009)
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| Paterson Joseph | ... |
Cephas Buthelezi
(2 episodes, 2009)
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| Vusi Kunene | ... |
Doctor Gulubane
(2 episodes, 2008-2009)
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| Colin Salmon | ... |
Note Makoti
(2 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Kenneth Nkosi | ... |
Two Shots Pulani
(2 episodes, 2009)
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Keketso Semoko | ... |
Mma Potokwane
(2 episodes, 2009)
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| Nikki Amuka-Bird | ... |
Alice Busang
(1 episode, 2008)
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Andrea Curtin
(1 episode, 2009)
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Nicholas Beveney | ... |
Dr. Komoti
(1 episode, 2009)
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Tumisho Masha | ... |
Lucky Sesana
(1 episode, 2008)
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| Nyasha Hatendi | ... |
Doctor Sibenke
(1 episode, 2009)
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Tsholofelo Mashishi | ... |
Petal Siphambe
(1 episode, 2009)
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Bongeka Mpongwana | ... |
Happy Bapetsi
(1 episode, 2008)
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Jude Akuwudike | ... |
Oswald Ranta
(1 episode, 2009)
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| Moshidi Motshegwa | ... |
Mma Pekwane
(1 episode, 2009)
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Ludo Chalashika | ... |
Nurse
(1 episode, 2009)
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| David Oyelowo | ... |
Kremlin Busang
(1 episode, 2008)
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Andi Oliver | ... |
Rebecca Soloi
(1 episode, 2009)
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Israel Matseke-Zulu | ... |
Rra Pekwane
(1 episode, 2009)
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Michael Mabizela | ... |
Rra Banda
(1 episode, 2009)
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Boitumelo Makunga | ... |
Nurse
(1 episode, 2009)
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| John Kani | ... |
Daddy Bapetsi
(1 episode, 2008)
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| Ann Ogbomo | ... |
Clara
(1 episode, 2009)
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Dineo Mophakedi | ... |
Nurse
(1 episode, 2009)
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Simo Mogwaza | ... |
Rra Badule
(1 episode, 2009)
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Adanna Oji | ... |
Jinger-May
(1 episode, 2009)
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| Mary Twala | ... |
Mma Potsane
(1 episode, 2009)
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| Maggie Benedict | ... |
Violet
(1 episode, 2009)
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Mpho Molepo | ... |
Sergeant Pilani
(1 episode, 2009)
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Nthabhi Mphalele | ... |
Motlamedi Matluli
(1 episode, 2009)
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Harriet Lenabe | ... |
Mma Notshi
(1 episode, 2008)
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Selelelabongaka Tshiamo | ... |
Jo Jo
(1 episode, 2009)
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| Wale Ojo | ... |
Kebone Legodimo
(1 episode, 2009)
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Lerato Moloi | ... |
Tabitha
(1 episode, 2009)
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Craig Musaemura | ... |
Carjacked Boy
(1 episode, 2009)
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Leuba Tsaboswa | ... |
Doris
(1 episode, 2009)
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| Idris Elba | ... |
Charlie Gotso
(1 episode, 2008)
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| Pearl Thusi | ... |
Patricia Kopong
(1 episode, 2009)
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Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole | ... |
Apostolic Bishop
(1 episode, 2009)
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Production Companies
- The Weinstein Company
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- Mirage Enterprises
- Cinechicks
- Film Afrika Worldwide
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2009) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC1)
- HBO Hungary (2010) (Hungary) (tv)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- HBO Signature (2010) (Hong Kong) (tv)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2009) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2009) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- LaLa TV (2010) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Firefly Casting (casting)
- Goldcrest Post Production London (sound post-production)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Soundelux (sound post-production)
- UK Computamatch (film data management)
Storyline
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After her father's death, sensible and cheerful Mma Precious Ramotswe sells her inherited cattle and opens the country's only female-owned detective agency. She hires Botswana Secretarial College graduate (97% in the final exams!) Grace Makutsi as her assistant. Together they solve problems big and small with their wisdom, big hearts, and endless cups of red-bush tea. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe's best friend, mechanic Mr. JLB Matekoni, hopes for a chance to win her heart... Based on Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling book series. Written by L. Hamre |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the course of trying to gain weight before playing the role of Precious Ramotswe, Jill Scott noticed that she had gained seven pounds in one week (an extremely fast and potentially unhealthy weight gain). Concerned, she went to her doctor and discovered the day before she left for Botswana that she was pregnant. After she finished filming the first season, Scott returned to the US and in April 2009, gave birth to her son, Jett Hamilton Roberts. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009). See more » |