Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A Late Van Just Glimpsed | 20111103 | 20140724 (R4) | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith Episode One: A Late Van Just Glimpsed The first of two plays adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's enormously successful and popular series set in Botswana. Mma Ramotswe makes a ghostly sighting and there is disturbing news about Charlie, Mr JLB Matekoni's wayward apprentice and the ladies investigate unexplained, violent attacks on cattle. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Mma Makutsi's wedding to Phuti Radiphuti , but tragedy awaits outside the shoe shop. Director: Gaynor Macfarlane. Mma Ramotswe makes an unexpected ghostly sighting. Or does she? |
| 01 | A Man From A Far Place | 20130320 | 20180823 (R4) | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi receive a visit from an extremely important person - a hero, as it happens, of the two detectives at the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Mma Potokwani has had bad news at the Orphan Farm. And one of Mr J.L.B. Matekoni's apprentices, Fanwell, gets himself into deep water. produced and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi receive a visit from an extremely important person. |
| 01 | An Exceptionally Wicked Lady | 20101202 | 20131111 (R4) | Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith The first of two plays adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's enormously successful and popular series set in Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi face an old adversary while a letter from America sets the agency a seemingly impossible task. Director: Gaynor Macfarlane. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi face an old adversary. |
| 01 | Tea Time For The Traditionally Built | 20091225 | 20130606 (R4) | Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith, from his hugely popular series of books set in Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, owner of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is about to get in over her head. She's got an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football, but she's on her own as her loyal assistant Mma Makutsi is distracted by the return of a troublesome figure from her past. Directed by Eilidh McCreadie. Precious Ramotswe has an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football. |
| 01 | The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe | 20150312 | 20170321 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe'. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for an eleventh series based on the popular novels set in Bostwana, dramatised by the author. Episode 1 : The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe New mother Mma Makutsi expands her business portfolio in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile Mma Ramotswe meets a client with a problematic house guest. Directed by Eilidh McCreadie. |
| 01 | The Modern Husband Course | 20140205 | 20160217 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon'. Mma Remotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for a tenth series based on the popular novels set in Bostwana, dramatised by the author. Episode 1 : The Modern Husband Course Mr J.L.B. Matekoni embarks on a quest for self-improvement, with a little encouragement from Mma Ramotswe. Mma Makutsi settles into her new house while hiding a secret from her best friend. Mma Ramotswe.................................CLAIRE BENEDICT Mma Makutsi......................................NADINE MARSHALL Mr J L B Matekoni...............................BEN ONWUKWE Mma Sheba/Aunt Radiphuti................ADJOA ANDOH Phuti Radiphuti ..................................JUDE AKUWUDIKE Charlie / Liso......................................MAYNARD EZIASHI Mma Soleti..........................................ELEANOR CROOKS Mma Keitumetse.................................ANNA BENGO Student...............................................STEVE TOUSSAINT Mma Molapo................................... ....JANICE ACQUAH Directed by Eilidh McCreadie A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book. |
| 01 | There Is No Such Thing As Free Food | 20080101 | Precious Ramotswe is preoccupied both professionally and personally by the subject of food | |
| 01 | This Is Not A Rubbish Boy | 20160804 | 20180726 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine'. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for a new two-part adventure based on the popular novels set in Bostwana, dramatised by the author. Episode 1: This is Not a Rubbish Boy Mma Ramotswe has to come to terms with one of the most difficult situations that she has ever faced - taking a holiday. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith. Directed by Gaynor Macfarlane. Mma Ramotswe come to terms with a difficult situation for her - taking a holiday. |
| 02 | Canoeing For Ladies | 20101203 | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith The second of two plays adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's enormously successful and popular series set in Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have to face the dangers of crocodiles, hippos and a tiny canoe as their case takes them to the Okovango Delta to trace a safari guide. There is also the problem of Phuti's aunt to solve, as well as the necessity of confronting their old adversary, Violet Sepotho. Director: Gaynor Macfarlane. More adventures from Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi go on safari. | |
| 02 | Canoeing For Ladies | 20131112 | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith The second of two plays adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's enormously successful and popular series set in Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have to face the dangers of crocodiles, hippos and a tiny canoe as their case takes them to the Okovango Delta to trace a safari guide. There is also the problem of Phuti's aunt to solve, as well as the necessity of confronting their old adversary, Violet Sepotho. Director: Gaynor Macfarlane. More adventures from Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi go on safari. | |
| 02 | The Best Profession For A Blackmailer | 20080102 | Mr Polopetsi, mechanic and would-be assistant detective, takes on a case of his own. | |
| 02 | The Dish Of Yesterday | 20150313 | 20170328 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe'. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for an eleventh series based on the popular novels set in Botswana, dramatised by the author. Episode 2 : The Dish of Yesterday Mma Ramotswe decides to put her new intern on the case, while Mma Makutsi's distinctive approach to the restaurant business raises eyebrows. Directed by Eilidh McCreadie. Mma Ramotswe puts her intern on the case, while Mma Makutsi's restaurant raises eyebrows. |
| 02 | The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection | 20130321 | 20180824 (R4) | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have received a visit from an extremely important person - a hero of the two detectives at the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Mma Potokwani has had bad news at the Orphan Farm and the ladies are determined to help her. And Mr J.L.B. Matekoni sets out to clear the name of his apprentice, Fanwell. produced and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane. A visiting detective helps the ladies uncover the truth at the Orphan Farm. |
| 02 | The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon | 20140206 | 20160218 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon'. Mma Remotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for a tenth series based on the popular novels set in Bostwana, dramatised by the author. Episode 2: The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon Mma Ramotswe searches for answers as the campaign against Mma Soleti steps up a gear. Meanwhile the Agency welcomes a new arrival, and an old wrong is finally righted. Mma Ramotswe.......................................CLAIRE BENEDICT Mma Makutsi............................................NADINE MARSHALL Mma Potokwani.......................................JANICE ACQUAH Mma Soleti...............................................ELEANOR CROOKS Charlie.....................................................MAYNARD EZIASHI Daisy Manchwe........................................NOMA DUMEZWENI Official.....................................................STEVE TOUSSAINT House Mother..........................................ALIBE PARSONS Directed by Eilidh McCreadie A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book. |
| 02 | The Saturday Big Tent Wedding | 20111104 | 20140725 (R4) | written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith Episode Two: The Saturday Big Tent Wedding The second of two plays adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's enormously successful and popular series set in Botswana. The ladies solve the case of the murdered cattle. Mma Makutsi is feeling anxious about her upcoming wedding to Phuti Radiphuti and an old friend comes to the rescue. And Charlie is let off the hook. Director: Gaynor Macfarlane. By Alexander McCall Smith. The case is solved but there is still the wedding to organise. |
| 02 | The Seller Of Beds | 20091225 | 20130607 (R4) | Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith, from his hugely popular series of books set in Botswana. The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat as they investigate the recent bad form of the Kalahari Swoopers. But Mma Ramotswe's problems don't end there - she must confront an issue which has been avoided for too long. Could it be the end of the road for the tiny white van? Mma Ramotswe - Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni - Ben Onwukwe Mr Molofololo - Mo Sesay Mma Tafa - Gbemisola Ikumelo Fanwell - Beru Tessema Grandmother - Albie Parsons Puso Boy - Kedar Williams-Stirling Oteng Boleleng - Emmanuel Ighodaro Charlie - Tyrone Lewis Violet Sepotho - Anna Bengo Phuti Raduphuti - Nyasha Hatendi Directed by Eilidh McCreadie. The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat. |
| 02 | The Woman Who Walked In Sunshine | 20160805 | 20180727 (R4) | A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency book, 'The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine'. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi return to Radio 4 for a new two-part adventure based on the popular novels set in Bostwana, dramatised by the author. Episode 2: The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine Mma Ramotswe is technically on holiday from the Agency but that does not stop her from stepping in to rescue an orphaned boy, or from taking on an important case. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith Directed by Gaynor Macfarlane. Being on holiday does not stop Mma Ramotswe from taking on an important case. |
| 03 | A Very Rude Woman | 20080103 | Precious Ramotswe faces change while Mr J L B Matekoni meets the rudest person in Botswana | |
| 03 | The Return Of Note | 20070201 | The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana. 3/4. The Return of Note Mma Ramotswe finds herself in a compromising situation when her past catches up with her. But things are looking brighter for her assistant, Mma Makutsi, when she takes up ballroom dancing. Mma Ramotswe - Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mma Potokwane - Janice Acquah Phuti Radiphuti - Jude Akuwudike Mma Hologna - Adjoa Andoh Charlie - Chuk Iwuji Mma Mokoti - Alibe Parsons Note Mokoti - Danny Sapani Mr Fanope - Ben Thomas Directed by Kirsty Williams. Drama adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's popular series set in Botswana. | |
| 04 | Talking Shoes | 20080104 | A new detective takes on a case while Mma Ramotswe has a problem with high blood pressure. | |
| 04 | The Ceremony | 20070208 | Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular series set in Botswana. With her agency work under control, Mma Ramotswe has time at last to take care of her own problems. Can she release her fiance, Mr JLB Matekoni, from his rash undertaking to do a charity parachute jump? And will the return of an old love jeopardise her plan to spring a romantic surprise on her husband-to-be? Mma Ramotswe - Claire Benedict Mma Makutsi - Nadine Marshall Mr JLB Matekoni - Joseph Marcell Mma Potokwane - Janice Acquah Phuti Radiphuti - Jude Akuwudike Violet/Shebeen Queen - Nikki Amuka-Bird Bishop Mwamba/Mr Radiphuti - Patrice Naiambana Note Mokoti - Danny Sapani Directed by Kirsty Williams. With her agency work under control, Mma Ramotswe can at last take care of her own problems |