Woman's Hour Drama - The Pillow Book, series 3 - Episode 1

Set in 10th Century Japan, this is the third thriller inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return to investigate a murder in the Palace of the Sun Goddess. A favourite of the Emperor is found drowned in a pool in the Palace Gardens. But before Yukinari can investigate, the body is given a ceremonial burial and all trace of the crime washed away by the spring rains. By Robert Forrest. Shonagon - Ruth Gemmell Yukinari - Mark Bazeley Emperor - Simon Ginty Empress - Laura Rees Gisaku - Robin Laing Producer - Lu Kemp.