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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

Paul Ready

Laura Rees

Bobby Rainsbury

Robert Forrest

Lu Kemp

The Pillow Book: Series 11: Episode 2

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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. With Empress Teishi in child-bed, Empress Shoshi enters her chamber uninvited and unannounced.

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

The Empress Teishi is in child-bed. Her labour has been long and fitful, and the Empress's talk is becoming increasingly delirious. Shonagon begs to be allowed to summon the mid-wife, but is refused. Meanwhile the Emperor waits fretfully outside for the news of his beloved, and the safe delivery of their new son and heir. 

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.

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The Pillow Book: Series 11

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

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