Episode 3
Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. Yukinari meets his old adversary Lord Tadanobu, but finds Tadanobu a changed man much shaken by recent events.
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.
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- Wed 17 Nov 2010 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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