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A Woman of Substance

1519851 seasonDon Sharp

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"A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power"

The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.

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EnglandBased On Novel Or BookJealousyCareer WomanAssaultInheritanceMiniseriesFemale ProtagonistHeiressSecurity

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What is A Woman of Substance (1985) about?

The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.

Who stars in A Woman of Substance?

A Woman of Substance stars Jenny Seagrove (Young Emma Harte), Deborah Kerr (Older Emma Harte), Barry Bostwick (Major Paul McGill), Liam Neeson (Blackie O'Neill), Miranda Richardson (Paula McGill Amory). The series was created by Lee Langley.

How many seasons does A Woman of Substance have?

A Woman of Substance has 1 seasons. There are 3 episodes in total.

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