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Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return for a new series of the popular mystery, The Pillow Book, set in 10th-century Japan. Following the Empress Teishi's father's death, a new Chancellor holds power in the Palace. He has ensured his daughter now occupies the throne, as Empress and First Consort to the Emperor. Summoned to a meeting with the new Empress, Shonagon is visited by a disturbing vision. The Pillow Book is 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. Directed by Lu Kemp. A Â鶹Éç Scotland Production for Radio 4.