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The Pillow Book

Series 9

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Robert Forrest's popular thriller, set in 10th-century Japan. The death of the lord chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court. Show more

Contributors

Shonagon:
Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari:
Cal MacAninch
Director:
Lu Kemp

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The Pillow Book

Series 9

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

Robert Forrest's popular thriller, set in 10th-century Japan. A palace lady has been murdered - apparently by her drunken and deluded husband. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 9

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Shonagon and Yukinari attend separate funerals - to solve the same crime. Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 9

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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As conspiracy rumbles through the palace, Shonagon is summoned to a meeting with the volatile Lord Korechika. Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th-century Japan. Show more

The Pillow Book

Series 9

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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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. Show more