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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

Paul Ready

Laura Rees

Bobby Rainsbury

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 11: Episode 1

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A new mystery set in 10th-century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Empress Teishi is in child-bed - dismissing midwife and priest, she insists Lady Shonagon alone will attend her.

The final mystery in our popular long-running thriller set in 10th century Japan - and the final ever encounter with Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari. 
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The new young Empress has been on the throne for a year, and the iron-fist of her rule is being felt by all within the Imperial Palace. Meanwhile, the Empress Teishi is in child-bed. While the Emperor waits fretfully outside, only Lady Shonagon is permitted to attend her. 

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. First aired in 2008, this is now the eleventh and concluding series of The Pillow Book, told in across a week. 

Written by Robert Forrest. 

Directed by Lu Kemp.

A BBC Scotland Production for Radio 4.

The Pillow Book: Series 11

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. Eleventh series of the mystery thriller set in 10th-century Japan.

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