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Episode 4

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As conspiracy rumbles through the palace, Shonagon is summoned to a meeting with the volatile Lord Korechika. Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

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

Shonagon suspects there may be more to the murder of Lady Mazago than Lieutenant Yukinari perceives. And, as conspiracy rumbles through the Palace, Shonagon is summoned to an interview with Lord Korechicka - a man infamous for his temper.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Production for Radio 4.

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15 minutes

Last on

Thu 27 Oct 2016 19:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Shonagon Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari Cal MacAninch
Mazago Finlay Welsh
Kazan Garry Collins
Korechika Lorn Macdonald
Writer Robert Forrest
Director Lu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Oct 2016 10:45
  • Thu 27 Oct 2016 19:45