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Episode 5

The Pillow Book Series 8
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Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto.

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

Shonagon receives an invitation to visit Lord Asaji in his grotto. Meanwhile Takashi delivers the Lieutenant Yukinari's head, as he was commissioned to do.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Production for Radio 4.

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15 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Aug 2015 19:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Credits

Shonagon Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari Cal MacAninch
Asaji Robert Jack
Takashi Alexander Morton
Writer Robert Forrest
Director Lu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Aug 2015 10:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 21 Aug 2015 19:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4