How I wish there's more to this series. So sad it only has 1 season. This is a total breath of fresh air compared to the usual Hollywood detective series.
I was SO pissed off when they didn't renew it. I so rarely really love a fiction tv series unironically. They put so much thought into this production, just superlative. I try to turn as many ppl onto it as I can xx
Jill Scott played the HELL out of this role.!! She's magnificent as Precious Ramotswe. She a natural and if I didn't already know she was American, I'd swear she was Botswanan. Such a perfect and natural performance.
@@bertpursoo2441 unfortunately, if a Motswana played Jill's part, none of us would likely be watching this. BBC knew they needed some big name to attract attention to the project and having lived in Botswana, I think many if not most Batswana would agree.
Yes, but now you have the environment and aesthetic of African Cottagecore in your memory and there are many books in this series. I recommend noshing on some jollof rice, roasted veggies, and fruit while reading.
Jill in an interview said the writer and producer both died and the show wasn't supported by anyone else to continue. Sad outcome for such a great series! 😔
The books are so funny and full of gentle but persistent humor they will have you chuckling away! This pilot was one of the best, truly! No car chases, gratuitous vulgarity and violence, shock value gruesome murders, voyeuristic lasciviousness, everybody having sex with everybody else soap opera self-inflicted drama, neurosis, sarcasm between close people, artificial stoicism, unending on your seat tiring suspense, overly loud and obnoxious sounds, and other depraved audio visuals of the typical American fare that Hollywood thinks audiences want. I stopped going to movies to be manipulated like that. By contrast, this is as gentle and refreshing as a summer breeze full of promise and enriching. The characters are so endearing, the interactions humorous, every mystery solved, justice and order prevail, relationships bloom, nature is always close by and pervades every scene, life has a rhythm and people fit into it. I love this series so much. They should bring it back. Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose are superb. Thank you for uploading, very grateful!
I adore this series...such a shame it didn't continue. The characters are interesting and wonderfully performed. I enjoy the lack of Hip sarcasm and cynicism that is endemic in American content.
No 1 👍🏽 TV SHOW EVER !!! Sadly discontinued to the death of their fantastic, talented writer/director 😓. REST IN PEACE, dear Anthony. I will never forget you... ❤️💔❤️
The music is enchanting. I am sure the books are great but the music that graces this series is lovely! 💘 A refreshing change from all other detective shows. I'm so grateful to you!
I remember watching this series when I was young with mother and I made sure not to miss an episode. It's an amazing show that should have continued and should have been recognized as a cultural celebration. I love it till this day especially Ms Jill Scott herself. ❤️
I came back and watched the pilot after the first session of shows; I can not provide enough praise over the reality of its content and the excellent story telling... truly in the African tradition of story telling! I hope we will see more of this series... House of king David -- Peace and LOVE
I just loved this series. I am not sure I ever saw the "pilot" which was a movie, until now. I, like 1000's of others, never understood why they cancelled this delightful series after only 6 episodes, when literally worldwide, fans have wanted more.
I got started on the series when I stumbled upon it at the library. 18 books later... oh what a ride! I highly, highly recommend if you loved these episodes, you find the books, and enjoy the rest of the adventure. ❤️
I loved this show - they should have made more episodes as it is just delightful. I have been to Botswana and the people are happy and lovely. Like characters I met watching this show.
I watched these episodes about 3 years ago. In this pandemic , I am watching again. Jill and Anika are excellent actors. I wish this series would have continued. The scenery is beautiful.
I loved every series of these beautiful stories. These programs enabled me the open my mind of the beauty of Africa. The story lines and songs were absolutely beautiful. You could feel the depths of each songs,
She was part of our family for 42 years It seems like yesterday Love is a mutual relationship built on trust reciprocal love and security I spoke Tswana fluently before english R I P my darling Nita
I am the same. Saw the series some years ago and have been wanting to visit Botswana ever since (also more seasons of this amazing tv show). By the way, I'm 71 and still hope to get there one day. I just saw the film "A United Kingdom" about what happened near the end of British control there (late 1950s/early 1960s)... illuminating! If you can get it, watch it - you won't be disappointed!
Everytime I watch this series I become peacefully grounded. Wonderfully charming mysteries. Please add all of the episodes as there are many and many Fans that are unable to watch the BBC channel ❣
Thank you!!! I adore this series.. I purchased the series on Amazon many years ago -- and spent upward of $3US per episode. I recently returned to watch the series recently and it was missing. God bless you for posting this. CD
I also loved this series. I recently purchased the DVD set not knowing it was available on RUclips! Oh well. After watching the series again, I think I may purchase the books that continue where the series end. Absolutely agree, its an amazing series that's fun to watch.
Your uploads are helping me through the day. During the days I'm in Botswana, singing the song and bathing in that lovely Charaktere so magnificently played by Jill Scott. Thank you for that. It helps so much.
I watched the series years ago, and devoured all the books. I keep my eye out for new volumes. Love it because it made me fall in love with Africa and her people.
I just finished reading the first volume of this series and am currently reading the second. Utterly charming. I had no idea this had been made into a series. Done very well, too! I share Precious' opinions of the modern standards (ie little to no standards for young people). The shame of it is that they have no idea what as been stolen from them - first and foremost a sense of brotherhood with their fellow man, and dignity.
I absolutely Love this series. I truly wish for more. I love the set of values that are displayed in the series. So unlike what is a part of our society. Watching the series is like living in another dimension. Excellent!!!
People with a "musical ear" (Jill Scott is a musician in the first place) very often have a talent to accents. They have bigger awareness of their speech apparatus.
Thank you so much for making this available. I have purchased 2 sets of DVDs of this wonderful program, and both sets develop glitches at the same point in the story, making it impossible to watch. I love Ma Ramotswe, and wish I could be her neighbor and friend.
I absolutely looove this series. Jill Scott as one of my favourite vocalists really killed this character. But the one that I absolutely adore is Anika Noni Rose. She is soo good😃😄😄
Glad to have come upon this wonderful gem if a movie. Absolutely love the No. 1 Ladies Detective books and couldn’t tear myself away from watching this. Excellent actors, stunning scenery, wonderful music and totally charming. The first book is beautifully realized here!☀️💚🧡💛🦒🦓
Jill Scott miss you nd all the great actors and actresses in this series... Mme rametswe ur the best, never hve I missed an episode I just wish they had continued Lil bit longer with some seasons... This is and was the best
What a wonderful heartwarming series!!! Do we have to accept that there's no place for good and clean art in today's media and that's y they discontinued it!
I had read the first few books and found this TV version a few months ago. So many have commented as to why it was not continued - because the two originating producers, one of them American Sydney Pollack, the other British director Tony Minghella, both died within months of each other in 2008. Those left could not find funding to continue the series.
I have read every book and watched each episode and yet, here I am on RUclips rewatching. Absolutely wonderful storytelling translated perfectly for TV.
This is one of the greatest shows ever that didn't get it's full recognition. I wish someone would make a "No 2 Ladies' Detective Agency", I bet it would be super popular!!
Thank you so very much for uploading this gem of a series. It is simply exquisite, as are the books. In the case of the series, the delicious stories are enhanced by performances that are, each one, completely perfect. Thank you so very, very much.
This is as good as the books. As someone who has lived in Africa, this is so remanisant of Africa. I just loved this series. Thank you to all involved with creating it.🙌
I am so disappointed to know that they never went beyond Season1. How awful!!!! I never miss a single book of this series & was delighted to find the same in the televised version. God I hope good sense prevails & they resume with the series. The actors are brilliant...
This movie is a refreshing change to all other movies that depict looseness and vulgarity or even extreme violence. I enjoy the movie so much I kept watching the episodes over and over again. The actors are excellent. I an disappointed that there are no more than 6 episode in the season. I am left hungry for more from these actors.
Loved this series from the first, am now rewatching. Anika Noni Rose created a wonderful character in Grace Makutsi, she’s adorable, with a kind heart and great characteristics, one of my favourite characters of all time.
How I wish there's more to this series. So sad it only has 1 season. This is a total breath of fresh air compared to the usual Hollywood detective series.
I was SO pissed off when they didn't renew it. I so rarely really love a fiction tv series unironically. They put so much thought into this production, just superlative. I try to turn as many ppl onto it as I can xx
I agree 10000000%
I agree too. Loved it x
Truly this IS QUALITY! Want more! More! Medase’ Asante Sana, Shukran! Aluta Continua! Ashe O’📕🖤📗✊🏾🌞🌙✨🌍🪘🐚👁🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🧘🏾🛖🏝️🤲🏾🪷💐
Anthony Minghella, who brought the Series to the screen suddenly died, and nobody else took it over.
Jill Scott played the HELL out of this role.!! She's magnificent as Precious Ramotswe. She a natural and if I didn't already know she was American, I'd swear she was Botswanan. Such a perfect and natural performance.
So why couldn't a person from Botswana play the role to make the show more realistic?
You can say that again
@@bertpursoo2441 unfortunately, if a Motswana played Jill's part, none of us would likely be watching this. BBC knew they needed some big name to attract attention to the project and having lived in Botswana, I think many if not most Batswana would agree.
its a motswana not botswanan
@@gaonekarabo5824 Thank you. I stand corrected.😌👍
It is cruelty to get hooked on this series to have it end after only 1 season with a cliffhanger 🥴😢
The BBC is kind of notorious for not knowing when it's got a good thing on its hands.
As I recall - the death of Minghella had something to do with it .
Yea, but you can always read the original books, they're really good.
Yes, but now you have the environment and aesthetic of African Cottagecore in your memory and there are many books in this series. I recommend noshing on some jollof rice, roasted veggies, and fruit while reading.
I wish they had continued this series. Beautiful stories and love the actors
Well said! This is one of my all-time favorites.
Me too
Yes so do I.
Jill in an interview said the writer and producer both died and the show wasn't supported by anyone else to continue. Sad outcome for such a great series! 😔
@Smokey Quartz That's not true.
The books are so funny and full of gentle but persistent humor they will have you chuckling away!
This pilot was one of the best, truly! No car chases, gratuitous vulgarity and violence, shock value gruesome murders, voyeuristic lasciviousness, everybody having sex with everybody else soap opera self-inflicted drama, neurosis, sarcasm between close people, artificial stoicism, unending on your seat tiring suspense, overly loud and obnoxious sounds, and other depraved audio visuals of the typical American fare that Hollywood thinks audiences want. I stopped going to movies to be manipulated like that.
By contrast, this is as gentle and refreshing as a summer breeze full of promise and enriching. The characters are so endearing, the interactions humorous, every mystery solved, justice and order prevail, relationships bloom, nature is always close by and pervades every scene, life has a rhythm and people fit into it. I love this series so much. They should bring it back. Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose are superb. Thank you for uploading, very grateful!
Yes as close as we’tr ever going to get to heaven on earth.
Anika a trip in this 😆
You have a way with words! Lol!! An excellent grasp of the whole Hollywood (Hollywierd!) way of making movies and TV shows. Very well said! 😎👍
I love how you described this lovely series
I read your comment and it was like reading a good review. You have even inspired me to start reading the book series. Thank You
I love Mma Makutsi...ADULTERER!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I adore this series...such a shame it didn't continue. The characters are interesting and wonderfully performed. I enjoy the lack of Hip sarcasm and cynicism that is endemic in American content.
The BBC was involved ... they have a pretty lengthy history of not recognizing a good series when they've got one.
The books are wonderful as well!! And they continue.
The BBC is still the BBC, and this excellent series is their output, isn't it?
Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack died.
Absolutely, the western series are filthy and cynical mostly, sad.
No 1 👍🏽 TV SHOW EVER !!!
Sadly discontinued to the death of their fantastic, talented writer/director 😓.
REST IN PEACE, dear Anthony. I will never forget you...
❤️💔❤️
The secretary is hilarious. Absolutely 97% falling down funny lady. “ This man is very much like a woman,” 🤣
LMAO
ADULTERER!! 😂
I died laughing when she said that, and the expression on her face!!.......... Lmao!!! 😆😅😂
@@StrongnBeautiful That part almost took me out! 🤣
It's wonderful and pretty rare when a book is translated so well into film. It's almost exactly as I imagined.
The music is enchanting. I am sure the books are great but the music that graces this series is lovely! 💘 A refreshing change from all other detective shows. I'm so grateful to you!
I remember watching this series when I was young with mother and I made sure not to miss an episode. It's an amazing show that should have continued and should have been recognized as a cultural celebration. I love it till this day especially Ms Jill Scott herself. ❤️
Hi, is this about the mma ramotswe
I came back and watched the pilot after the first session of shows; I can not provide enough praise over the reality of its content and the excellent story telling... truly in the African tradition of story telling! I hope we will see more of this series... House of king David -- Peace and LOVE
I just loved this series. I am not sure I ever saw the "pilot" which was a movie, until now. I, like 1000's of others, never understood why they cancelled this delightful series after only 6 episodes, when literally worldwide, fans have wanted more.
I believe the problem was that the director died - there was some difficulty like that.
@laurenraine that was my understanding.
I got started on the series when I stumbled upon it at the library. 18 books later... oh what a ride! I highly, highly recommend if you loved these episodes, you find the books, and enjoy the rest of the adventure. ❤️
I loved this show - they should have made more episodes as it is just delightful. I have been to Botswana and the people are happy and lovely. Like characters I met watching this show.
I watched these episodes about 3 years ago. In this pandemic , I am watching again. Jill and Anika are excellent actors. I wish this series would have continued. The scenery is beautiful.
I am going to binge watch these. The accents, voices are so relaxing. Precious is a dear🤗
I loved every series of these beautiful stories. These programs enabled me the open my mind of the beauty of Africa. The story lines and songs were absolutely beautiful. You could feel the depths of each songs,
Yea! It's not very often that there are famous series (and the books) that actually show african countries correctly.
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! ADORE the pilot and subsequent series. A million times thank you!!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is one of my favorite series. Love Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose. Botswana is beautiful! 😊🌻
Saw this sometime back, its a real pity there was the series did not continue.
I think weinstein had something to do with it
When was it on in the US??
The writer and producer both died and no one picked it up. I was filmed in Africa. Not sure if Harvey was involved...
My mum and I are obsessed with the books. We've always wanted to watch the series. Thank you so much!!
She was part of our family for 42 years
It seems like yesterday
Love is a mutual relationship built on trust reciprocal love and security
I spoke Tswana fluently before english
R I P my darling
Nita
Absolutely wonderful pilot. I didn’t want it to end. Brilliant acting filmed in a breathtaking country. Thank you for posting this video.
I fell in love with Botswana. I want to go there. I'm old, but I hope I get to go before I die.
You can! You will!
You can do it!!!!
I am the same. Saw the series some years ago and have been wanting to visit Botswana ever since (also more seasons of this amazing tv show). By the way, I'm 71 and still hope to get there one day.
I just saw the film "A United Kingdom" about what happened near the end of British control there (late 1950s/early 1960s)... illuminating! If you can get it, watch it - you won't be disappointed!
You will make it there. I will make it there too!
Everytime I watch this series
I become peacefully grounded. Wonderfully charming mysteries.
Please add all of the episodes as there are many and many
Fans that are unable to watch the BBC channel ❣
Thank you so much for these uploads! It's a beautiful series.
Thank you!!! I adore this series.. I purchased the series on Amazon many years ago -- and spent upward of $3US per episode. I recently returned to watch the series recently and it was missing. God bless you for posting this. CD
I also loved this series. I recently purchased the DVD set not knowing it was available on RUclips! Oh well. After watching the series again, I think I may purchase the books that continue where the series end. Absolutely agree, its an amazing series that's fun to watch.
Just watch n 2021, Lov Lov Lov it ALL...
Always wanted to go to Africa, landscape an ppl amazing....
Many Thanz UTUBE👍
Your uploads are helping me through the day. During the days I'm in Botswana, singing the song and bathing in that lovely Charaktere so magnificently played by Jill Scott. Thank you for that. It helps so much.
I watched the series years ago, and devoured all the books. I keep my eye out for new volumes. Love it because it made me fall in love with Africa and her people.
where are you from?
The books are just wonderful. This is a beautiful way to portray them.
This is a great series...Jill Scott is a really good actress
I just finished reading the first volume of this series and am currently reading the second. Utterly charming. I had no idea this had been made into a series. Done very well, too!
I share Precious' opinions of the modern standards (ie little to no standards for young people). The shame of it is that they have no idea what as been stolen from them - first and foremost a sense of brotherhood with their fellow man, and dignity.
Delightful books and one series! Wish there had been more, like everyone else here. I’m drinking red bush tea right now.
I started drinking red bush tea when the series was on HBO and I still enjoy it
Where did you find the red bush tea?
@@einsteindarwin8756 Rooibos tea. Has become common.I buy it via Amazon.
@@oceanbrzzz Thank you for your prompt response to my question.
@@oceanbrzzz Oh ok! So it's basically hibiscus tea??
Such a nice surprise. Talented actors interesting story lines. Thank you so much.
Read the book! So good!
Thank you for posting. I cried as it brought back wonderful memories of Botswana!
What a delightful series.
I absolutely Love this series. I truly wish for more. I love the set of values that are displayed in the series. So unlike what is a part of our society. Watching the series is like living in another dimension.
Excellent!!!
The actor playing Kremlin was having SOOO much fun in that role!
I can look forward to curling up every night with a cup of Rooibos tea and watching an episode every evening.
Such a beautiful movie, great story line, great actors and scenery. Thank you so much for this great upload!
I absolutely loved this show... so sad that they didn't give it more airtime. Thank you for uploading the episodes.
How did these ladies master the accent so perfectly - just perfectly?
😊
People with a "musical ear" (Jill Scott is a musician in the first place) very often have a talent to accents. They have bigger awareness of their speech apparatus.
It’s not perfect but it’s endearing…😊
David Oyelowo is ridiculously funny in this role 😂😂😂
I loved book, and now movies. Great performance and landscape
Thank you so much for making this available. I have purchased 2 sets of DVDs of this wonderful program, and both sets develop glitches at the same point in the story, making it impossible to watch. I love Ma Ramotswe, and wish I could be her neighbor and friend.
Not even 5 minutes in and I already know I'm going to like this very much. 😊
I absolutely looove this series. Jill Scott as one of my favourite vocalists really killed this character. But the one that I absolutely adore is Anika Noni Rose. She is soo good😃😄😄
Yes Rose is exactly right to balance the main character - the series needed her astringent personality - and her intelligence!
She plays the role perfectly of Grace Makutsi - just how I imagined her to be from reading the books... she's a classic!
Glad to have come upon this wonderful gem if a movie. Absolutely love the No. 1 Ladies Detective books and couldn’t tear myself away from watching this. Excellent actors, stunning scenery, wonderful music and totally charming. The first book is beautifully realized here!☀️💚🧡💛🦒🦓
What gorgeous work. This should have won an Emmy.
Jill Scott miss you nd all the great actors and actresses in this series... Mme rametswe ur the best, never hve I missed an episode I just wish they had continued Lil bit longer with some seasons... This is and was the best
Something about this show is so comforting,I love it Soo much and will watch it over and over all the episodes!2023
What a wonderful heartwarming series!!! Do we have to accept that there's no place for good and clean art in today's media and that's y they discontinued it!
I loved that series, I was so sad it ended, happy someone has brought it to RUclips.
I had read the first few books and found this TV version a few months ago. So many have commented as to why it was not continued - because the two originating producers, one of them American Sydney Pollack, the other British director Tony Minghella, both died within months of each other in 2008. Those left could not find funding to continue the series.
Huge thanks for uploading them! I have been looking for them online for a long time. Really wish the show will continue!
These characters are so well played.
First time I've seen this most delightful series. Love it!! Thanks for bringing it to us.
One of the best shows ever. Honestly, they spent millions on GoT, come on! It is possible to do good shows with a proper budget.
I have read every book and watched each episode and yet, here I am on RUclips rewatching. Absolutely wonderful storytelling translated perfectly for TV.
Makes me so homesick. Excellent casting and true to the books
Delightful! Whenever I'm feeling low, I listen to one of the audiobooks in this series. This film is exactly what I picture.
I am so grateful to have called Africa my home.
Absolutely adore this series. The actors are wonderful! Can't believe it only had one season. My heart is broken . . .
The intro brings so many warm feelings back to me every time I hear it. Such a great song and show.
This is one of the greatest shows ever that didn't get it's full recognition. I wish someone would make a "No 2 Ladies' Detective Agency", I bet it would be super popular!!
fell in love with the books in 2019, was thrilled to see your upload of the pilot and series, Thank you very much! Jill Scott is perfection.
This serie is in my 💖
Thanx for sharing kojo. Looking forward to more episodes. ☺
I love these films! Thank you very much
BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS FROM THE LIBRARY FHEY CLOSE BUT THANK YOU AGAIN 🤗🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜💜💜
Keep trying! In fact, tell all the libraries to order it. They need to film a second season and all the stories. Such a gem!
You could try z library online, they have most books, just search what you need!
I can’t believe they did not continue this series. Such a shame, it was so good.
I so agree!!!
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH 💓
It is my absolute favourite.
Thank you so much for this. The books made me want to move to Botswana.
i love this show how come i've never heard of it?!
I'm as single as Jesus Christ 🤣🤣🤣. Only in africa can that be a pick up line. And I'm african! David oyelowo is killing it...
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me to get through the pandemic!
Thank you so very much for uploading this gem of a series. It is simply exquisite, as are the books. In the case of the series, the delicious stories are enhanced by performances that are, each one, completely perfect. Thank you so very, very much.
This is as good as the books. As someone who has lived in Africa, this is so remanisant of Africa. I just loved this series. Thank you to all involved with creating it.🙌
Oh my goodness! This is the best show ever! I'm so sad it didn't continue but gonna pray the good Lord will make a way to continue it. ❤❤❤
I absolutely love this Series. Thank you 😊❤️
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR up loading this THANK YOU SO MUCH
I love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love this series, so much!
My mum loved this show. She watched it on prime.
Thank you so much!! I hope you have a wonderfull day.
Her laugh at 4:27 😂😂😂😂 kills me
This is so wholesome! Thank you!
I just loved these books. I’m so happy to be able to watch this series. It’s too bad that it was only one season
This book is my exam setwork, I'm so happy i found this😂
I am so disappointed to know that they never went beyond Season1. How awful!!!! I never miss a single book of this series & was delighted to find the same in the televised version. God I hope good sense prevails & they resume with the series.
The actors are brilliant...
I'd love to see a season 2. What a shame they ended it after season 1. I watch this at least twice a year....never disappoints.
Simply sweet !! Kinda long but worth it all the way through. 👍👍👍
The length is because its the pilot, the other episodes are only an hour
I love this show so much! Even though the series had to come to an unfortunate end, we can use it as inspiration to write our own screenplays.
Absolutely fantastic representation of the books. 💖 I adore these characters, the actors who portrayed them and everything about this pilot.
This movie is a refreshing change to all other movies that depict looseness and vulgarity or even extreme violence. I enjoy the movie so much I kept watching the episodes over and over again. The actors are excellent. I an disappointed that there are no more than 6 episode in the season. I am left hungry for more from these actors.
I just found the books at the local used/pre-loved book store and I'm hooked... Why have I just heard about this now.. It looks amazing!
Loved this series from the first, am now rewatching. Anika Noni Rose created a wonderful character in Grace Makutsi, she’s adorable, with a kind heart and great characteristics, one of my favourite characters of all time.