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Series 4

Episode 1

The Emperor has disappeared into the wilderness beyond the palace walls.

• 15 mins

Series 4

Episode 2

Lady Shonagon is confronted with a world in which she is unknown and unrecognised.

• 15 mins

Series 4

Episode 3

The Emperor begins to learn lessons - in fence building and facing his nemesis, Inokichi.

• 15 mins

Series 4

Episode 4

The young Emperor has been kidnapped by his nemesis, the bandit king Inokichi.

• 15 mins

Series 4

Episode 5

Lady Shonagon and Yukinari finally find the Emperor, but the bandit king has captured him.

• 15 mins

Series 5

Episode 1

Yukinari returns to the palace to find the Lady Shonagon's affections have strayed.

• 15 mins

Series 5

Episode 2

Yukinari finds his presence in the palace is not welcomed and Shonagon's mind diverted.

• 15 mins

Series 5

Episode 3

As Shonagon feared, the passion between young lovers Komatsu and Zushio explodes.

• 15 mins

Series 5

Episode 4

A tragedy has happened, and Shonagon is determined to unravel the mystery.

• 15 mins

Series 5

Episode 5

At her own risk, Shongon continues to investigate a mystery that Yukinari considers solved

• 15 mins

Series 6

Episode 1

Yukinari is summoned to visit his old friend Takashi. Shonagon is confined in the palace.

• 15 mins

Series 6

Episode 2

Yukinari suspects that there is an ulterior motive to Takashi's invitation to visit.

• 15 mins

Series 6

Episode 3

Shonagon begins to change her attitude towards the new arrival.

• 15 mins

Series 6

Episode 4

Unsolicited truths begin to emerge between Shonagon and her friend Saisho.

• 15 mins

Series 6

Episode 5

Yukinari hears that Shonagon has gone into early labour and rushes to her side.

• 15 mins

Series 7

Episode 1

A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

• 14 mins

Series 7

Episode 2

A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

• 14 mins

Series 7

Episode 3

A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

• 14 mins

Series 7

Episode 4

A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

• 14 mins

Series 7

Episode 5

A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.

• 14 mins

Series 8

Episode 1

Yukinari's patience with the affairs and intrigues of the palace reaches breaking point.

• 15 mins

Series 8

Episode 2

Yukinari turns renegade as he doggedly attempts to root out conspirators in the palace.

• 15 mins

Series 8

Episode 3

Yukinari is thrown together with his oldest friend Takashi, who seems much changed.

• 15 mins

Series 8

Episode 4

Shonagon investigates Yukinari's disappearance from the palace.

• 15 mins

Series 8

Episode 5

Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto.

• 15 mins

Series 9

Episode 1

The death of the lord chancellor threatens the security of Shonagon's position at court.

• 15 mins

Series 9

Episode 2

A palace lady has been murdered - apparently by her drunken and deluded husband.

• 15 mins

Series 9

Episode 3

Shonagon and Yukinari attend separate funerals - to solve the same crime.

• 15 mins

Series 9

Episode 4

Shonagon is summoned to a meeting with the volatile Lord Korechika.

• 15 mins

Series 9

Episode 5

Retired Chancellor Kazan reveals his cards.

• 15 mins