First ladies detective agency series#
First ladies detective agency tv#

These interesting stories cover well over 20 books. Smith writes about factious people in Scotland which I love, yet my favorite characters are from this series. I have read and reread all of Alexander McCall Smiths books, they are well written, intelligent entertainment that is never insulting, older people love these works as much as children. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned The way it is told, while it is in Africa, it's very relatable to the viewer( some of the investigations she takes on) the refore allowing you to see the cultural differences and similarities showing that basically we have similar issues, we're the same. The African scenery is wonderful you feel like you are there. She is the glue to the supporting cast around her and they themselves are interesting. Unfortunately there are only two seasons of it and only one is available so the viewer is left hanging at the end of the first season of it.Įven how she becomes a detective is interesting.

First ladies detective agency series#

The approach was different because of the environment this female had to operate in, and to my wonderful surprise this series is a gem. I wondered how in a basically male dominated culture a female could take the lead as a detective in Africa.

First ladies detective agency tv#

It would be wonderful for BBC/PBS to take this on as a project, re-assemble the cast, if necessary, and continue capturing the author's entire series of books into future TV episodes. My only regret is that the powers-that-be did not continue producing more episodes after this first season. IMHO, this DVD set is a great value and you the entertainment value of the stories on it are wonderful. The DVD set follows the books fairly closely (of course, some liberties are taken to make the video more appealing and better adapt the plots to the TV screen. The actors chosen to portray the books' characters are excellent. This DVD set of 3 discs covers the early books in that series. The books in this series are uplifting and heart-warming in their coverage of the people, culture, and traditions of Botswana (Africa). This DVD covers the early books in the world-wide, best selling series, entitled 'The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency,' by Alexander McCall Smith. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - FUN, INSIGHTFUL, WITTY. Rich colors, great music, and funny situation through this new HBO program. And so they become the central characters of the series as they form a unique partnership of kindred souls.who manage to solve the sins and misgivings of the surrounding people. percentile of her class as a secretary assistan. The first person to come in is mistook for a potential client, but turns out to be a young somewhat prissy young lady, who graduated in the 97 th. She hangs up her shingle and waits for business to come her way. The main character is a young woman who has gone off and while away takes a correspondence course in private detection and comes back to practice in her village which on the verge of becoming a small town. Simple, yet rich in textures and levels used to paint this remarkable picture of the beauty and simplicity of village life in contemporary Africa. The lands and animals of Africa are the canvas on which our story and characters exist. This is a fine example of story telling, film making at its best. A very special television series adaptation of a series of very entertaining books.