Episode 4
Robert Forrest's thriller set in 10th century Japan. While Yukinari questions the wolf-girl, the Empress is determined to nurse her husband free of his sickening fascination.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return to solve a new mystery in 10th Century Japan.
The Emperor is sickening, a disturbance of his mind has become a fever and the feral girl is appearing to him in dreams. The Empress attends to him, for once without her ladies. She is determined to return her husband to health herself, regardless of palace etiquette. And she will go to any lengths necessary to do so.
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
- Thu 2 Oct 2014 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 14 Jan 2021 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
