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The Pillow Book

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Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

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.

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15 Minute Drama: The Pillow Book

Ruth Gemmell

Cal MacAninch

Robert Jack

Alexander Morton

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 8: Episode 5

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Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto.

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

Shonagon receives an invitation to visit Lord Asaji in his grotto. Meanwhile Takashi delivers the Lieutenant Yukinari's head, as he was commissioned to do.

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.

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The Pillow Book: Series 8

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By Robert Forrest. Mystery thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

By Robert Forrest. Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return for a new mystery set in 10th-century Japan.

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