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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. The Empress Teishi is dead - Empress Shoshi begins her devastating reforms in earnest.
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan.
The Empress Teishi is dead. Nothing now stands in the way of Empress Shoshi reforming the palace, and reform starts with a despicable and squalid example of corruption - the relationship between a Palace Lady and a policeman... Shonagon and Yukinari are summoned to the throne room.
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.
Last on
Fri 17 Aug 2018
19:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shonagon | Ruth Gemmell |
| Yukinari | Cal MacAninch |
| The Emperor | Paul Ready |
| Empress Teishi | Laura Rees |
| Empress Shoshi | Bobby Rainsbury |
| Writer | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Lu Kemp |
Broadcasts
- Fri 17 Aug 2018 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 17 Aug 2018 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4