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Episode 3

The Pillow BookSeries 11
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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. The Emperor breaks with all rules of palace etiquette to be with his beloved Empress Teishi.

Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan.

The Empress Teishi is gravely ill following the delivery of her daughter. Flouting all convention and etiquette, the Emperor enters the Empress's chamber to be with his beloved.

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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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Aug 201819:45
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

ShonagonRuth Gemmell
YukinariCal MacAninch
The EmperorPaul Ready
Empress TeishiLaura Rees
WriterRobert Forrest
DirectorLu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Wed 15 Aug 201810:41
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 15 Aug 201819:45
    BBC Radio 4