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The Pillow Book Episodes

    Episode 1Series 6

    1/5 Yukinari is summoned to visit his old friend Takashi. Shonagon is confined in the palace.

    Episode 5Series 5

    5/5 At her own risk, Shongon continues to investigate a mystery that Yukinari considers solved

    Episode 4Series 5

    4/5 A tragedy has happened, and Shonagon is determined to unravel the mystery.

    Episode 3Series 5

    3/5 As Shonagon feared, the passion between young lovers Komatsu and Zushio explodes.

    Episode 2Series 5

    2/5 Yukinari finds his presence in the palace is not welcomed and Shonagon's mind diverted.

    Episode 1Series 5

    1/5 Yukinari returns to the palace to find the Lady Shonagon's affections have strayed.

    Episode 5Series 4

    5/5 Lady Shonagon and Yukinari finally find the Emperor, but the bandit king has captured him.

    Episode 4Series 4

    4/5 The young Emperor has been kidnapped by his nemesis, the bandit king Inokichi.

    Episode 3Series 4

    3/5 The Emperor begins to learn lessons - in fence building and facing his nemesis, Inokichi.

    Episode 2Series 4

    2/5 Lady Shonagon is confronted with a world in which she is unknown and unrecognised.

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