Warm, humorous and uplifting, Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular novels featuring Precious Ramotswe, proprietor of Botswana's only female private detective agency, have become international bestsellers, sold over 15 million copies, and been translated into 42 languages. These acclaimed productions, complete with vibrant music and starring Claire Benedict as Mma Ramotswe and Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi, bring the exotic world of the books vividly to life. There is No Such Thing as Free Food finds Precious Ramotswe, owner and founder of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, preoccupied - both professionally and personally - by the subject of food. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 1 January 2008. The Best Profession for a Blackmailer sees Mr Polopetsi, part-time mechanic and would-be assistant detective, taking on a case of his own; while Mma Makutsi finds out if blue shoes are the key to happiness. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 2 January 2008.