Last broadcast on Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4.
Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. A series of disturbing crimes throws the court into confusion and unrest.
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The Pillow Book - Series 2: Fire
Broadcast Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2009 (Woman's Hour Drama)
The Pillow Book returns to BBC Radio 4 for a second series, based on the 10th-century diary of Sei Shonagon, a Japanese lady-in-waiting to the Empress. It stars Ruth Gemmell and Mark Bazeley and is adapted for radio by Sony Gold award-winning writer Robert Forrest.
Autumn has arrived in the Palace. After the exploits of the previous winter, Shonagon has heard no word from Lieutenant Yukinari. Despite the arrival of two new courtiers in the Palace, seemingly paying court to the beautiful Shonagon, she is not well and no longer writing. An ill wind then brings bad news and a letter from Yukinari that will lead to a new crisis at the palace.
Shonagon ...... Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari ...... Mark Bazeley
Tadanobu ...... Liam Brennan
Masamitsu ...... Ralph Riach
Oshika ...... Nick Underwood
Emperor ...... Simon Ginty
Last broadcast on Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4.
SynopsisRobert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. A series of disturbing crimes throws the court into confusion and unrest.
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Broadcast Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2009 (Woman's Hour Drama)
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The Pillow Book - Series 2: FireBroadcast Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2009 (Woman's Hour Drama)
The Pillow Book returns to BBC Radio 4 for a second series, based on the 10th-century diary of Sei Shonagon, a Japanese lady-in-waiting to the Empress. It stars Ruth Gemmell and Mark Bazeley and is adapted for radio by Sony Gold award-winning writer Robert Forrest.
Autumn has arrived in the Palace. After the exploits of the previous winter, Shonagon has heard no word from Lieutenant Yukinari. Despite the arrival of two new courtiers in the Palace, seemingly paying court to the beautiful Shonagon, she is not well and no longer writing. An ill wind then brings bad news and a letter from Yukinari that will lead to a new crisis at the palace.
Shonagon ...... Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari ...... Mark Bazeley
Tadanobu ...... Liam Brennan
Masamitsu ...... Ralph Riach
Oshika ...... Nick Underwood
Emperor ...... Simon Ginty
Producer: Lu Kemp
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SynopsisRobert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. A series of disturbing crimes throws the court into confusion and unrest.
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