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A Woman of Substance

152026–1 seasonBarbara Taylor Bradford
IMDb 7.4

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"A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge."

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.

Drama
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookLoyaltyOrganized CrimeMiniseriesFemale ProtagonistFamily1920sFamily SagaClass Struggle

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What is A Woman of Substance (2026) 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 Jessica Reynolds (Young Emma Harte), Brenda Blethyn (Older Emma Harte), Emmett J. Scanlan (Adam Fairley), Lydia Leonard (Olivia Wainwright), Toby Regbo (Jim Fairley). The series was created by Barbara Taylor Bradford.

How many seasons does A Woman of Substance have?

A Woman of Substance has 1 seasons. There are 8 episodes in total.

Is A Woman of Substance worth watching?

A Woman of Substance holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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