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Episode 4

The Pillow BookSeries 10
Episode 4 of 5

Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Attempting to find some peace, Shonagon leaves the palace during a storm, but she is pursued by disturbing visions.

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

Exhausted by the interviews with Yukinari, Lady Shonagon attempts to find some peace within the palace grounds, but the visions will not let her rest - and rage like the coming storm.

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 BBC Scotland Production for Radio 4.

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14 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 Mar 201919:45
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

ShonagonRuth Gemmell
YukinariStuart McQuarrie
SaishoVictoria Liddelle
Empress TeishiLaura Rees
Empress ShoshiKatie Leung
WriterRobert Forrest
DirectorLu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Thu 23 Nov 201710:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 28 Mar 201919:45
    BBC Radio 4