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Shonagon investigates Yukinari's disappearance from the palace. Meanwhile, the lieutenant finds himself held hostage by his childhood friend Takashi.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return! Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan.
Shonagon investigates Yukinari's disappearance from the Palace. Meanwhile the Lieutenant finds himself held hostage by his childhood friend, Takashi, who - it appears - has been commissioned to deliver the Lieutenant's head to someone within the Palace walls.
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.
A ±«Óãtv Scotland Production for Radio 4.
Last on
Thu 20 Aug 2015
19:45
±«Óãtv Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shonagon | Ruth Gemmell |
| Yukinari | Cal MacAninch |
| Asaji | Robert Jack |
| Takashi | Alexander Morton |
| Writer | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Lu Kemp |
Broadcasts
- Thu 20 Aug 2015 10:45±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
- Thu 20 Aug 2015 19:45±«Óãtv Radio 4