A Woman of Substance
A Woman of Substance
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A Woman of Substance

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

7.9
Yr 2026
Status Returning Series
Drama
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Overview

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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Channel 4
UK
BritBox Amazon Channel
US • CA
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US • CA
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US • CA
Production Board

Crew

Co-Executive Producer
Roanne Bardsley
Writer
Roanne Bardsley Katherine Jakeways
Executive Producer
Katherine Jakeways Beth Willis Joe Innes George Faber
Producer
Charles Palmer
Creator
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Novel
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Original Music Composer
Jack Halama
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Keywords

london, england based on novel or book loyalty organized crime miniseries female protagonist family 1920s family saga class struggle realistic 20th century gritty provocative suspenseful
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Details

First Aired
March 11, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
13