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

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. Yukinari meets his old adversary Lord Tadanobu, but finds Tadanobu a changed man, much shaken by recent events within the Palace walls. By Robert Forrest Shonagon - Ruth Gemmell Yukinari - Mark Bazeley Emperor - Simon Ginty Gisaku - Robin Laing Tadanobu - Cal Macaninch Producer - Lu Kemp.