Episode 2
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. A young girl discovered in a cave has been bought back to the Palace for cleaning and examining.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return!
The Emperor has become fascinated with a young woman he and Yukinari discovered living among wolves. The girl has been bought back to the palace for cleansing and examination. But what the Emperor sees in this strange, wild girl is a mystery to those who love and serve him.
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.
Shonagon...Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari...Cal Macaninch
Empress...Laura Rees
Emperor...Paul Ready
Uzume...Jessica Hardwick
Directed by Lu Kemp.
A BBC Scotland Production for Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shonagon | Ruth Gemmell |
| Yukinari | Cal MacAninch |
| Empress | Laura Rees |
| Emperor | Paul Ready |
| Uzume | Jessica Hardwick |
| Writer | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Lu Kemp |
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 Sep 201410:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 12 Jan 202119:45BBC Radio 4
