A second collection of eight BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations based on the popular books by Alexander McCall Smith. 'How to Handle Men through the Application of Psychology': Precious Ramotswe sets out to release her fiancé from a terrifying obligation and a new case sparks a love quest.'House of Hope': Precious and her assistant visit some bad girls as part of their mission to find a husband for their client but Precious has some marriage problems of her own.'The Return of Note': When Precious Ramotswe's ex-husband turns up to cause trouble she finds an unlikely ally.'The Ceremony': Precious works her way through a list of her own problems. But will the return of an old love jeopardise her romantic plans?'There Is No Such Thing As Free Food': Precious is preoccupied both professionally and personally by the subject of food.'The Best Profession for a Blackmailer': Mr Polopetsi part-time mechanic and would-be assistant detective takes on a case of his own; while Mma Makutsi finds out if blue shoes are the key to happiness.'A Very Rude Woman': Precious faces change at the Agency while Mr J.L.B. Matekoni meets the rudest person in all Botswana.'Talking Shoes': A new detective takes on a case for the Agency while Mma Ramotswe among others has a problem with high blood pressure.Starring Claire Benedict as Mma Ramotswe and Nadine Marshall as Mme Makutsi these dramatisations will appeal to all fans of the engaging lady detective.
Born in Zimbabwe, Alexander McCall Smith is Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of over 50 books, including children's stories and several collections of short st... more
