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5. Danger

Episode 5 of 5

The criminal is discovered in the Palace, but exposing him may cost the lives of Shonagon and Yukinari. Stars Ruth Gemmell.

The Palace criminal is discovered, but exposing him may cost Shonagon and Yukinari their lives.

Robert Forrest's thriller and love story, inspired by the diary of Sei Shonagon, a court lady to the Empress Sadako in 10th century Japan.

Shonagon........................Ruth Gemmell
Narimasa..............................John Rowe
Yukinari.............................Mark Bazeley
Tadanobu..............Benedict Cumberbatch
Emperor.........................Richard Madden
Empress................................Laura Rees

Producer: Lu Kemp

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2008.

15 minutes

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