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Episode 5

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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. The Empress Teishi is dead - Empress Shoshi begins her devastating reforms in earnest.

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

The Empress Teishi is dead. Nothing now stands in the way of Empress Shoshi reforming the palace, and reform starts with a despicable and squalid example of corruption - the relationship between a Palace Lady and a policeman... Shonagon and Yukinari are summoned to the throne room.

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

Fri 17 Aug 201819:45
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Aug 201810:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Aug 201819:45
    BBC Radio 4