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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. In a labyrinth of caves, the Emperor and Yukinari find themselves at the mercy of wolves.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return for a seventh series of the popular mystery series the Pillow Book, set in 10th Century Japan.
Yukinari has taken the Emperor to see a natural wonder - an underground cave sparkling with a thousand diamonds. But these are not diamonds, they crumble at the touch, and these caves are patrolled by a pack of wolves. A pack of wolves and their strange, un-wolf-like leader.
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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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
- Mon 29 Sep 2014 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 11 Jan 2021 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
