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I am so so grateful to Kojo Otoo and others who have posted this series to TH-cam. I watched it quite a number of years ago and fell in love with it. Watched again maybe a year later, still hoping as were others worldwide that it would be renewed, as there are many books in the series upon which this series is bases. To rediscover it during lockdown and this horrible worldwide pandemic is simply a delight!!! Jill Scott and the ensemble of actors are a treat for every one of the six episodes. No one can explain why this series was cancelled, I have searched the internet for years. Bring it back!!! Fans worldwide will be thankful! But with the same cast, which is everything! Why not?
too ahead of it's time, too wholesome. it's a hidden gem that I always reference when ppl start complaining there was never any "representation" (offensive term imho).
I, too, love this series! I read the books many years ago after being introduced to them by my mother. We both enjoyed the obvious love the author had for the country and the culture. He created wonderful characters that I hope are based on real people he knew in Botswana. I am in love with that country because of this series! But I must say I am afraid to go there because it may not live up to the beauty and kindness of these characters and their culture. Can anyone reassure me that this is an accurate portrayal of Botswana and its people?
Grace (both the character and the actor who plays her) is such a gem. The way her fear of hospitals and the underlying pressure of her sick brother, and their unspoken-but-obvious-from-context rough upbringing comes through underneath the situation is powerful. The nuanced deep fear, and reticence in her voice and expression when Precious asks her to sit in that hospital ward.... superlative acting
Jill Scott is excellent in this series. To have embodied this character and all the mannerisms of the character is sublime. I watched the original when it first came out in 2008 (sic) on BBC. It is still enjoyable today. Well done Jill and the others.
I LOVE the books so much, I read and re-read them. I have them all. I love Alexander McCall Smith's love for Botswana and his beautifully drawn characters. THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing these episodes!!!
Lovely interaction between Mma Makutsi and Wellington... Mma Makutsi asks him if he'd like a proper place to live and regular food as well as real schooling... she turns her back for a second and he's gone like the wind! So funny! Wellington, I think, is Botswana's version of Huckleberry Finn! :D
Refreshingly different. Love it. After all the muck we are made to watch these days this series comes as a breath oh fresh air. I can't thank the makers enough. Kudos.
Can you imagine trying to make this today though? Everyone gets offended by everything, so, it would be just a shell of what this series is. The WOKE people would have this ripped to shreds and it would never see daylight or would be unrecognizable.
Thank you. Thank you. I love this series. I was very, very upset. When HBO didn't do any more of this series. It is a Gem!!❤💜💖 A true family show. I Miss It A LOT!!!
I read that HBO were considering continuing the series with 2 or more standalone films, however in 2011they decided not to go ahead with the project, despite favorable reviews. Very, very disappointing decision.
@@hanschristophercharles6981 such a let down..the characters are portrayed so well, as is the setting, dialogue..I rarely enjoy a film version more than the book, except in this case.
Wow, what a privelage to relive the series again. Thank u, It reminds me of the good old days when we had Vivid decorders and Btv as part of the free to air channels.
Found this show a few years back searching to the very end of the; netflix or hbo? streaming service list of "foreign" shows. What a gem, I wish it hadn't been cancelled. Hope they bring it back someday!
Thank you so much for the uploads. This is a wonderful series based on excellent books authored by Alexander McCall Smith. I love the cast and characters, which comes alive in Botswana. A lady detective just marvelous!!! So enjoyable and great entertainment😊😀😁
The first series was shown by the BBC in the UK. I found the setting and the central characters and casting very good. .I was less engaged or convinced by the story but a high quality production. We need more TV with culture and originality
So superb its real....its not fictional the number 1 ladies detectives are magical ✨ iconic ✨ very beautiful 💙🥂🌈....no white skinny women with plastic surgery &fake hair..just 2 stunning ladies inside and out...with their top also superb stunning friends 🥂🌈✔ number 1 ladies detectives forever 😀✔🥂
This is such a wonderful & refreshing show that I am enjoying so much. Thanks again Kojo Otto for posting it. That little boy Wellington has taken my heart.💓
I Love the Books on tape. I Love these as well. and I need to get the real books so I can read them and commit them to memory better. Love it!!!! Excellent choice of Actors and Actresses.
@@ChristinePikisapaMungu I found the books on ebay today, right after I discovered this wonderful series. I'll be ordering a set for myself and my Goddaughter, who loves to read.
@@ChristinePikisapaMungu Sorry. My internet was out. I'm not sure. I have the books on tape.... Let me locate them and see who is the publisher. I'll write back when I find them.
the acting of the younger brother and his wife was amazing. very good. top notch. the way they reached for the cup of tea before the older brother could drink it, the way they looked guilty...
Wow. Last year l bought this book at goodwill. It was delightful. Alexander McCall. Now this just appeared on my phone feed. Hope it's as enjoyable as the novel. Thank you!!
I love it when they turn great books into movies. Of course, they have to change and add things; but, I don't care. I get to see the part of this wonderful world where the stories take place. I love this movie. Thank you.
I love this show. What I don't love are all the interruptions from youtube ads. Way too many ads
You'd be amazed I haven't put a single ad on any of my uploads, nor do I profit from them. TH-cam simply imposed them
To avoid those annoying ads, you could skip all the way to the end (drag seeker to end➡️) then replay↩️. Or perhaps install an adblock
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I have no ads... Excellent uploads
instal addblock plus it is free and quite effective. no more pub for me since ages
@@lillychevalierfoxthanks, I watch on my TV using roku, will investigate to see if I can install ad block there
"There will be no more talking without tea!" This is the path of wisdom.
What a delightful and distinctive difference from American detective stories, Very well done and enjoyable
LOL! "It's been a very long time since someone compared me to an antelope!"
I love the sense of humor in this show! :D
I love this Series of books. The show does the books justice!!
I wish this show were still on It's truly one of the best.
i saw the pilot for this show last night and i fell in love with it! Jill Scott is fabulous in this!!!
I am so so grateful to Kojo Otoo and others who have posted this series to TH-cam. I watched it quite a number of years ago and fell in love with it. Watched again maybe a year later, still hoping as were others worldwide that it would be renewed, as there are many books in the series upon which this series is bases. To rediscover it during lockdown and this horrible worldwide pandemic is simply a delight!!! Jill Scott and the ensemble of actors are a treat for every one of the six episodes. No one can explain why this series was cancelled, I have searched the internet for years. Bring it back!!! Fans worldwide will be thankful! But with the same cast, which is everything! Why not?
too ahead of it's time, too wholesome. it's a hidden gem that I always reference when ppl start complaining there was never any "representation" (offensive term imho).
Yes, please bring it back. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
I, too, love this series! I read the books many years ago after being introduced to them by my mother. We both enjoyed the obvious love the author had for the country and the culture. He created wonderful characters that I hope are based on real people he knew in Botswana.
I am in love with that country because of this series! But I must say I am afraid to go there because it may not live up to the beauty and kindness of these characters and their culture.
Can anyone reassure me that this is an accurate portrayal of Botswana and its people?
Grace (both the character and the actor who plays her) is such a gem. The way her fear of hospitals and the underlying pressure of her sick brother, and their unspoken-but-obvious-from-context rough upbringing comes through underneath the situation is powerful. The nuanced deep fear, and reticence in her voice and expression when Precious asks her to sit in that hospital ward.... superlative acting
I'd been reading the series for years before it became a series. Needless to say, it's delightful!
Ooh, i didn't know it was a series of books 😮. I only read one.
Agree, Agree. Really do wish there could have been more of this series. Fabulous cast, writing & the backdrop of Bostwana, loved it!!
Jill Scott is excellent in this series. To have embodied this character and all the mannerisms of the character is sublime. I watched the original when it first came out in 2008 (sic) on BBC. It is still enjoyable today. Well done Jill and the others.
Here here 🎉
I’ve been to Botswana 🇧🇼 several times and Jill Scott has nailed the accent- bravo!
The gentle, conciliatory spirit of this series is so charmingm
I LOVE the books so much, I read and re-read them. I have them all. I love Alexander McCall Smith's love for Botswana and his beautifully drawn characters. THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing these episodes!!!
This never gets old!! Dumela good people 🥰👍🏽
Dumela, Mma!
Dumela, Mma! The books made me want to move to Botswana. This brings it all back. ❤💛💚🖤
@@kristinazubic9669 Bots is a lovely place... Hot but lovely 💖💖
@@Qwinpin I don't mind heat!
"Dumela" - when greeting a single person.
"Dumelang" - when greeting a group.
😀❤️
I love it ❤all black cast
❤️Wellington! That kid is so cute & comical! ❤️
Lovely interaction between Mma Makutsi and Wellington... Mma Makutsi asks him if he'd like a proper place to live and regular food as well as real schooling... she turns her back for a second and he's gone like the wind! So funny! Wellington, I think, is Botswana's version of Huckleberry Finn! :D
Refreshingly different. Love it. After all the muck we are made to watch these days this series comes as a breath oh fresh air. I can't thank the makers enough. Kudos.
Can you imagine trying to make this today though? Everyone gets offended by everything, so, it would be just a shell of what this series is. The WOKE people would have this ripped to shreds and it would never see daylight or would be unrecognizable.
Love these books AND the tv-series; Thank-You for uploading!!!
I am so grateful to have found this series ❤️
I've found yet another great show with an African base. I will pass this along. Thanks.🤗
Please let us know thanks.
Monique, will please give the titles to others? I adore this series and would love to see more like it! Thanks 😊
I love this series. I watched the first two or three some years ago but couldn’t find anymore…until today! 👏👏👏👏. Thank you for uploading. 🥰
"There will be no more talking without tea!!" --- best comment ever!!
💯💯💯🤣🤣 I was in the process of making tea when she Said this
Very Nice!!! Jill Scott does a Fabulous Job! She's has Perfected the Accent!!! WELL DONE!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you. Thank you.
I love this series. I was very, very upset. When HBO didn't do any more of this series. It is a Gem!!❤💜💖 A true family show.
I Miss It A LOT!!!
It was too clean for HBO. They didn't deserve it 😤
This series captures the series so well! What a shame, they did not make more.
I read that HBO were considering continuing the series with 2 or more standalone films, however in 2011they decided not to go ahead with the project, despite favorable reviews. Very, very disappointing decision.
@@hanschristophercharles6981 such a let down..the characters are portrayed so well, as is the setting, dialogue..I rarely enjoy a film version more than the book, except in this case.
Thanks for uploading this series! It isn’t easy to find light crime drama shows. The UK does a great job producing decent programs!
I so agree! Acorn does a fair job as well as the BBC.
Yes they do!!
I loved this show when it was on HBO.....watched the series several times...so glad I found it again on youtube
Jill Scott is a multi-talented person. She is one of my most favorite artist. A very down to earth lady.. Thank you for sharing,
I thought I knew that face!!!
She’s timelessly beautiful, too.
Wow, what a privelage to relive the series again. Thank u, It reminds me of the good old days when we had Vivid decorders and Btv as part of the free to air channels.
This is such a wonderful series, thank you so much for sharing.
Very refreshing, enjoyable and most of all, morally inspirational! More please ...
This show was ahead of its time. America wasn't ready.... but we are now! Bring it back!
💯💯💯💯💯
Such a lovely, wholesome series. Really a shame it was cancelled so soon.
I totally agree. I have read all the books. More than once !!😊😊😊😊😊😊
Anthony Minghella the director passed unexpectedly of a heart attack
@@europamacmillan9498 oh no! Thats so sad.
Nostalgia, one of my favourite tv series years ago. My sister loved the novel version of the television series, thanks for sharing.
Found this show a few years back searching to the very end of the; netflix or hbo? streaming service list of "foreign" shows. What a gem, I wish it hadn't been cancelled. Hope they bring it back someday!
Somehow I totally missed this book and series years ago. It's a wonderful series and I'm enjoying it immensely. Bless you for sharing it.
I have watched this so many times and I never get tired of it
What a pleasant surprise! I love Jill Scott in this role. Thanks for sharing.
She was absolutely amazing wasn't she
Thank you so much for the uploads. This is a wonderful series based on excellent books authored by Alexander McCall Smith. I love the cast and characters, which comes alive in Botswana. A lady detective just marvelous!!! So enjoyable and great entertainment😊😀😁
So enjoyed, the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency is very good medicine.....
Superb alluring brilliance, makes THIS an outstanding balance of personal AND working Life 💓🌺🙏...
So VERY stupendous I don't want it to end😔💯🙏
I missed this serie so i came back to watch i love it
Thanks for share this episode. I am Spanish and I have HBO in Spain and here surprisingly they do not have this magnificent serie.
Yo soy de Venezuela. Yo también ví esta serie por HBO, muy buena. Me encanta.
Viéndola ahora en inglés practico inglés
Love you so much for showing this awesome, underrated series ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Splendid adaptation of McCall-Smith's wonderful books. Joyful and delightful.
I do wish they would have done season 2 of this and continued the story. I have watched it several times and enjoy it every time.
Really good series! Clean and decent, totally enjoyable!
The books are an awesome read.
Yes!!!! ❤💜💖
I definitely want to read them now.
Books are even better!
The first series was shown by the BBC in the UK. I found the setting and the central characters and casting very good. .I was less engaged or convinced by the story but a high quality production. We need more TV with culture and originality
Back then when I first watched the show, I actually thought Jill Scott was from Botswana. She looks it.
I love love 💕 love this series. I had read some of the books but have never seen it on tv before.😄
first saw this series when I was living in Malawi, I loved it and am so glad to access it out of Africa, thanks
I read all the books and am amazed how close the films came to what I imagined - thanks for uploading!!!
Hi can I get the names of the books please? I came across this series by accident and I'm really interested in reading these books. I'm from Jamaica
"...Waitsi keng, ga osa thusi mme ole ke tlo go mmolella gore o mo tseetse monna!" I died!!!
I Love her acting skills plus how brave she is and most important how much she cares.
So superb its real....its not fictional the number 1 ladies detectives are magical ✨ iconic ✨ very beautiful 💙🥂🌈....no white skinny women with plastic surgery &fake hair..just 2 stunning ladies inside and out...with their top also superb stunning friends 🥂🌈✔ number 1 ladies detectives forever 😀✔🥂
Magical stories that seep into the soul. I'm so glad to find here... Thank you ❤️🙏
This is such a wonderful & refreshing show that I am enjoying so much. Thanks again Kojo Otto for posting it. That little boy Wellington has taken my heart.💓
Thank you! I truly am enjoying these!
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me to get through the pandemic!
I read this book several years ago and it was wonderful but this video series really brings it to life. Love it.💖
I really liked this show.
I read the book, this really brings it to life
So very well acted and directed, it highlights the innocence of Africa.
I really enjoy Jill Scott in this series.
@@zandragibbs2386 My late mother and I read the books. My parents & I liked the show.
What a lovely and refreshing series, so well done, can't stop watching it
All black cast Jill Scott just magnificent
Black or white doesn’t matter. It’s a good series.
I Love the Books on tape. I Love these as well. and I need to get the real books so I can read them and commit them to memory better. Love it!!!! Excellent choice of Actors and Actresses.
Where can I find the books, paper back? My daughter wants to be a detective so this would inspire her even more.
@@ChristinePikisapaMungu I found the books on ebay today, right after I discovered this wonderful series. I'll be ordering a set for myself and my Goddaughter, who loves to read.
@@ChristinePikisapaMungu Sorry. My internet was out. I'm not sure. I have the books on tape.... Let me locate them and see who is the publisher. I'll write back when I find them.
@@hanschristophercharles6981 Thank you. That's awesome. I may have to buy them too. Great for Christine Pikisa and her daughter.
Thé books are like comfort food. Listening to the tapes is even better. Seeing the programs is superbe!
I love all the music selections.
Just found it and love it. Love me some Jill Scott.
Thank you for posting/sharing this. Utterly delightful...the characters in the novels are spot on. ❤
so excellent on so many levels. thanks for posting!
Delightful! Loved the books, loved the series. So nice to have discovered it today🥰
the acting of the younger brother and his wife was amazing. very good. top notch. the way they reached for the cup of tea before the older brother could drink it, the way they looked guilty...
I appreciate being able to enjoy this series! Tnx!!!
Wow. Last year l bought this book at goodwill. It was delightful. Alexander McCall. Now this just appeared on my phone feed. Hope it's as enjoyable as the novel. Thank you!!
Great series. Wish they’d bring it back. Wonderful cast.
So enjoy this. Great acting and stories, thank you.
Thank for maintaining this series on your channel….watched many times in Canada
A happy surprise to find this on my feed. I read this delightful series of books. Great casting. Well done!
How fun! Thank you for this look into a different, intrigueing, appealing world of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Angency!
Wonderful educational content and cultural experiences otherwise unknown to me. God bless you for bringing the books to life.
Delightful! Enjoyed the books and now enjoying the series. Thank you Kojo!
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I love the novels and the series.
I loved these books!
The best show ever👍🌸🙂💕✅
This is a great series. Thank you for sharing them
Thank you so much Kojo Otoo for uploading this wonderful series!!! I'm really enjoying it :) :) :)
I love it when they turn great books into movies. Of course, they have to change and add things; but, I don't care. I get to see the part of this wonderful world where the stories take place. I love this movie. Thank you.
Enjoyed it very much
Thanks 😊
Thank you Kojo I love these.
So soothing to watch ...
💯 this comment
So true... Came back to rewatch for a bit of comfort, but didn't know that being soothed was what I was seeking 😂
Thank you for uploading the episodes, I’m enjoying the series. Jill has embodied her character and everyone as well. ❤️
Jill Scott Caribbean Detective accent 😍 l love ❤️ it
me encanta la serie hace unos años la mire en la televisión pero la pusieron en español gracias Me gustaría que la pusieran en español
Delightful Show !
I love this series‼️
Thank you so much I really enjoyed the video. I’ve read all the books. ❤️
What a delightful series!
Well done all!
Omg how funny are those boys, they made me lol a few times
Did they include Charlie's parachute jump in the series?
@@kristinazubic9669 unfortunately no
@@traceygreet6436 awww, that's too bad. Do they include the wedding?
@@kristinazubic9669 no just the engagement 😒