In this very first episode of Mma Ramotswe Podcast you will hear an interview with professor Alexander McCall Smith, the author of the of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency- novel series. Highlights in Episode no1: -Remembering how the book character Mma Ramotswe took form in the village Mochudi in the African country Botswana. -Reflections on Mma Ramotswe´s character and her passions in life. -Alexander McCall Smith´s background in Africa and Botswana. -Is it true that The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - novel serie will become a musical? -25 years anniversary - the first book came out 1998. How does that feel? - When will Alexander McCall Smith visit Botswana again? Thanks for listening and please let us know if you have any special wishes for a coming episode. You reach us on [email protected] EPISODE NO 2: (will be published in October) This episode takes place in northern Botswana, up in Maun at a place called Elephant Havens. Here Mr Bee, is interviewed about how the Elephant sanctuary that he co founded called "Elephant Havens" became a story in the 21th book "How to raise an Elephant". Music and audio editing by Mikael Rosen Introduction by Ednah Rosen Interview by Mats Ögren Wanger #alexandermccallsmith #mmaramotswepodcast #mmaramotswe #TheNo.1LadiesDetectivAgency --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mma-ramotswe-podcast/message