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The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol.4

The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: BBC Radio Casebook Vol.4

  • Eight BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations

A fourth collection of BBC Radio 4 dramatisations, adapted by Alexander McCall Smith from his own bestselling books

‘Must-listen...beautifully cast, precisely timed, simply wonderful' Daily Telegraph

‘…will charm listeners whether they already know and love these stories or are hearing them for the first time’ AudioFile Magazine

'...excursions into the world of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency through these BBC dramatizations have been a pleasure...' AudioFile Magazine

Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier – and only – lady detective, is back with another batch of unusual cases.
In these eight episodes, she receives a visit from a very important person; helps out Mma Potokwani, who has had bad news at the Orphan Farm; looks into who is orchestrating a campaign against Mma Soleti and welcomes a new arrival – while righting an old wrong.

Plus, Mr JLB Matekoni’s apprentice gets into trouble; Mma Makutsi is hiding a secret, and Mma Ramotswe tries to come to terms with one of the trickiest situations she has ever faced: taking a holiday.

The stories included are: A Man From a Far Place, The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection, The Modern Husband Course, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon, The Handsome Man’s Deluxe Café, The Dish of Yesterday, This Is Not a Rubbish Boy and The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine.

Brought to life with evocative music and a full cast, these engaging adaptations star Claire Benedict as Mma Ramotswe, with Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi and Joseph Marcell as Mr JLB Matekoni.

Reviews

  • Must-listen...beautifully cast, precisely timed, simply wonderful.

    Daily Telegraph

  • Opening with the joyous strains of Botswana children singing, this production never ceases to sound high-spirited and joyful.[…] Whether Mma Ramotswe is tracking down lost relations, debunking a local witch doctor, or teaching typing to fumble-fingered men (one of the silliest sound effects ever created for radio), these programs subtly introduce the listener to Botswana's culture while creating bright, unforgettable characters. Touching, rhythmic, and laugh-out-loud hilarious, these world-renowned stories are sure to delight listeners of all ages.

    AudioFile Magazine

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About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith

ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH grew up in Zimbabwe and now lives and works in Scotland. He is the author of many books for children and adults with settings all over the world, and is best known for his series The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Alexander has received numerous awards for his writing. In 2004 he became the winner of two Author of the Year awards, and in 2007 he received a CBE for services to literature. He was also honoured by the President of Botswana for his services through literature to the country in 2011. Every year Alexander visits Botswana, as well as travelling to other countries, visiting bookshops and literary festivals and meeting with readers across the globe.

Alexander McCall Smith

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