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Episode 3

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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Concerned for Shonagon, Yukinari attempts to unravel the visions.

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

Shonagon begins to connect the visitations by her Empress Teishi with a story she was once told by a drunken, but earnest, Lord - about a living ghost.

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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14 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Mar 2019 19:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Shonagon Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari Stuart McQuarrie
Writer Robert Forrest
Director Lu Kemp

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Nov 2017 10:41
  • Wed 27 Mar 2019 19:45