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The Pillow Book

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th-century Japanese court.

Radio 4 Extra,41 episodes

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Series 11
Episode 1
A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
15 mins13 Aug 2018
Series 11
Episode 2
A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
15 mins14 Aug 2018
Series 11
Episode 3
A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
15 mins15 Aug 2018
Series 11
Episode 4
A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
15 mins16 Aug 2018
Series 11
Episode 5
A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
15 mins17 Aug 2018
Series 10
Episode 1
Shonagon is summoned to meet the new empress, a strange and disturbing encounter.
14 mins20 Nov 2017
Series 10
Episode 2
Lady Shonagon disgraces herself in front the empress, who sends her spies to investigate.
14 mins21 Nov 2017
Series 10
Episode 3
Concerned for Shonagon, Yukinari attempts to unravel the visions.
14 mins22 Nov 2017
Series 10
Episode 4
Shonagon leaves the palace during a storm, but she is pursued by disturbing visions.
14 mins23 Nov 2017
Series 10
Episode 5
Shonagon and Saisho wander the palace at night. But they are not alone.
14 mins24 Nov 2017
Series 9
Episode 1
The death of the lord chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court.
15 mins24 Oct 2016
Series 9
Episode 2
A palace lady has been murdered - apparently by her drunken and deluded husband.
15 mins25 Oct 2016
Series 9
Episode 3
Shonagon and Yukinari attend separate funerals - to solve the same crime.
15 mins26 Oct 2016
Series 9
Episode 4
Shonagon is summoned to a meeting with the volatile Lord Korechika.
15 mins26 Oct 2016
Series 9
Episode 5
Retired Chancellor Kazan reveals his cards.
15 mins28 Oct 2016
Series 8
Episode 1
Yukinari's patience with the affairs and intrigues of the palace reaches breaking point.
15 mins17 Aug 2015
Series 8
Episode 2
Yukinari turns renegade as he doggedly attempts to root out conspirators in the palace.
15 mins18 Aug 2015
Series 8
Episode 3
Yukinari is thrown together with his oldest friend Takashi, who seems much changed.
15 mins19 Aug 2015
Series 8
Episode 4
Shonagon investigates Yukinari's disappearance from the palace.
15 mins20 Aug 2015
Series 8
Episode 5
Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto.
15 mins21 Aug 2015
Series 7
Episode 1
A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
14 mins29 Sep 2014
Series 7
Episode 2
A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
14 mins30 Sep 2014
Series 7
Episode 3
A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
14 mins01 Oct 2014
Series 7
Episode 4
A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
14 mins02 Oct 2014
Series 7
Episode 5
A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
14 mins03 Oct 2014
Series 6
Episode 1
Yukinari is summoned to visit his old friend Takashi. Shonagon is confined in the palace.
15 mins30 Sep 2013
Series 6
Episode 2
Yukinari suspects that there is an ulterior motive to Takashi's invitation to visit.
15 mins30 Sep 2013
Series 6
Episode 3
Shonagon begins to change her attitude towards the new arrival.
15 mins02 Oct 2013
Series 6
Episode 4
Unsolicited truths begin to emerge between Shonagon and her friend Saisho.
15 mins03 Oct 2013
Series 6
Episode 5
Yukinari hears that Shonagon has gone into early labour and rushes to her side.
15 mins04 Oct 2013