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Radio 4,20 Aug 2015,15 mins

Series Series 8

Episode 4

The Pillow Book

Available for 111 days

Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return! Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. Shonagon investigates Yukinari's disappearance from the Palace. Meanwhile the Lieutenant finds himself held hostage by his childhood friend, Takashi, who - it appears - has been commissioned to deliver the Lieutenant's head to someone within the Palace walls. 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland Production for Radio 4.

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