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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Shonagon and Saisho revisit their youth and wander the palace at night. But they are not alone.

Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return! Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

The storm is passing, Lady Shonagon decides to revist a game of her youth and wander the palace corridors at night. She intends to wander alone, but that is not to be...

The Pillow Book is inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th-century Japanese court.

Written by Robert Forrest.

Directed by Lu Kemp.

A 麻豆社 Scotland Production for Radio 4.

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14 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Mar 2019 19:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Shonagon Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari Stuart McQuarrie
Saisho Victoria Liddelle
Empress Teishi Laura Rees
Empress Shoshi Katie Leung
Writer Robert Forrest
Director Lu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Nov 2017 10:45
  • Fri 29 Mar 2019 19:45