Based on the novels
by Alexander McCall
Smith, HBOs
television drama
'The No. 1 Ladies'
Detective Agency'
comes to DVD with
the complete first
season.
Precious has always
been close to her
father confiding and
seeking his wisdom.
Upon her fathers
demise Precious
discovered she had
inherited his need
to help, she opens a
detective agency
that would not only
assist people but
correct the wrongs
into rights in some
cases; an experience
of her that
eventually comes to
light in the story.
The pilot, which
debuted on the BBC
in 2008 is the last
film directed by
Anthony Minghella
('Cold Mountain',
Best Director Oscar
for 'The English
Patient') was
produced by the late
Sydney Pollack
(Oscar winning
director for 'Out of
Africa' and
'Tootsie'), Timothy
Bricknell and Amy J.
Moore.
Bonus
features includes:
Botswana: The Gem of Africa
Anthony Minghella's No. 1 Film
The
Beat of Botswana
The
making of The No.1 Ladies' Detective
Agency
The
No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency:
Author's Diary
A Total of 7
episodes:
The No.1 Ladies'
Detective Agency
Written by:
Richard Curtis and
Anthony Minghella
Directed by:
Anthony Minghella
'While mourning the
loss of her father,
Precious' abusive
past reveals itself
exposing a violent
husband and loss of
child. Precious
embarks on opening
Botswana' only
female owned
detective agency.
The Big Bonanza
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by:
Charles Sturridge
'The agency's client
list is bleak while
the mechanics is
full, of missing
teeth that is. A
favor turns into a
case as Mma Ramotswe
is determined to
solve.'
Poison
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by: Charles
Sturridge
'Another mysterious
death, occuring at
exactly the same
time of day, has
created panic at the
Tlokweng Hospital
and suspicion that
Dr. Sibenke is
somehow to blame.'
The Boy with the
African Heart
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by:
Charles Sturridge
'Precious isn't the
only one with family
secrets as the
quirky secretary
Grace Makutsi'
brother is sick the
neighborhood stores
are being robbed.'
Problems in Moral
Philosophy
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by:
Tim Fywell
'In the middle of
the night on a dark
country road, gunmen
carjack a couple's
Mercedes with their
child still in the
backseat.'
Beauty and Integrity
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by:
Tim Fywell
'Mr. JLB Matekoni
has made every
attempt to win
Precious' heart.
With her approval,
he decides to give
up and just keep his
distance. As the day
moves along Precious
finds herself
missing her annoying
friend wishing he
would propose once
more.'
A Real Botswana
Diamond
Written by:
Nicholas Wright and
Robert Jones
Directed by:
Tim Fywell
'Newly engaged
Precious finds her
enemy knows more
than meets the eye.
Willing to expose
her past Precious
does all she can to
hide it.'
DVD Release:
September 8, 2009
Rated TV-MA
Color 480 Minutes
English
Price: $59.99
