Episode 1
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Empress Teishi is in child-bed - dismissing midwife and priest, she insists Lady Shonagon alone will attend her.
The final mystery in our popular long-running thriller set in 10th century Japan - and the final ever encounter with Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
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The new young Empress has been on the throne for a year, and the iron-fist of her rule is being felt by all within the Imperial Palace. Meanwhile, the Empress Teishi is in child-bed. While the Emperor waits fretfully outside, only Lady Shonagon is permitted to attend her.
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. First aired in 2008, this is now the eleventh and concluding series of The Pillow Book, told in across a week.
Written by Robert Forrest.
Directed by Lu Kemp.
A 麻豆社 Scotland Production for Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shonagon | Ruth Gemmell |
| Yukinari | Cal MacAninch |
| The Emperor | Paul Ready |
| Empress Teishi | Laura Rees |
| Empress Shoshi | Bobby Rainsbury |
| Writer | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Lu Kemp |
Broadcasts
- Mon 13 Aug 2018 10:45麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 13 Aug 2018 19:45麻豆社 Radio 4