About this programme
1/5. By Robert Forrest. Thriller, set in 10th-century Japan. The young emperor disappears from the palace to learn the ways of his people, and leaves behind a challenge for Lieutenant Yukinari and Lady Shonagon to find him. However, he requests the couple travel unaccompanied and in disguise. Starring Ruth Gemmell and Cal Macaninch. Broadcast earlier as part of Woman's Hour.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Shonagon
- Ruth Gemmell
- Yukinari
- Cal Macaninch
- Emperor
- Freddie Rayner
- Kei
- Brian Ferguson
- Peasant/Dosser
- John Paul Hurley
- Isuzu
- Meg Fraser
- Inokichi
- Gary Lewis
Crew
- Director
- Lu Kemp
- Producer
- Lu Kemp
- Writer
- Robert Forrest
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