Episode 3
Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan. The Emperor has become fascinated by a feral girl raised among wolves, who speaks like a ladies' daughter.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return!
The feral girl is sheltered and housed within the Palace walls, given Lady Shonagon as her tutor, and allowed to frequent the company of the Emperor and Empress. The Emperor insists that the girl has something to teach them, and that he for one intends to listen.
Meanwhile, there is trouble abroad beyond the palace walls 鈥� forest fires, earthquakes and wolves coming out of the hills and down into the towns. The people of the palace are beginning to wonder whether the girl wields an uncanny power over it all.
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.
Shonagon...Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari...Cal Macaninch
Empress...Laura Rees
Emperor...Paul Ready
Uzume...Jessica Hardwick
Directed by Lu Kemp.
A 大象传媒 Scotland Production for Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shonagon | Ruth Gemmell |
| Yukinari | Cal MacAninch |
| Empress | Laura Rees |
| Emperor | Paul Ready |
| Uzume | Jessica Hardwick |
| Writer | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Lu Kemp |
Broadcasts
- Wed 1 Oct 2014 10:41大象传媒 Radio 4
- Wed 13 Jan 2021 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
