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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

Finlay Welsh

Garry Collins

Lorn Macdonald

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 9: Episode 5

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Retired Chancellor Kazan reveals his cards.

Shonagon and Yukinari find themselves more embroiled in affairs of state, and the plans of retired Emperor Kazan, than they would ever wish to be.

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

Alone once more in the house outside the city, Shonagon and Yukinari find themselves more embroiled in affairs of state, and the plans of Retired Emperor Kazan, than they would ever wish to be. And now it is for Shonagon, not her lieutenant, to speak for the dead. 

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.

The Pillow Book: Series 9

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

By Robert Forrest. Ninth series of the mystery thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

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