Show summary
Based on the best-selling novels by Alexander McCall Smith, and co written and executive produced by Richard Curtis and the late Anthony Minghella (who directed the pilot), Grammy Award-winner R&B singer/songwriter Jill Scott stars in this spirited drama series about one woman's crusade for justice.

As a young girl growing up in the African nation of Botswana, Precious Ramotswe (Scott) was encouraged by her father to follow her dreams. Now in her mid-30s, Precious is doing just that, embarking on an improbable career using her unique gifts of inquisition and intuition to benefit those who need help the most.

Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls) stars as her efficient yet high-strung secretary Grace Makutsi, who helps Precious investigate a variety of cases, helping townspeople solve mysteries in their lives, from missing children to philandering husbands to con-artist scams. Lucian Msamat stars as JLB Matekoni, the owner of a local garage and a widowed suitor with Desmond Dube (Hotel Rwanda) as her neighbour BK, a flamboyant hairdresser.