A Woman of Substance
“A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
95 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Wed, Jan 2, 1985
Barbara Taylor BradfordLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
As Emma Harte's empire grows, she arranges her assets in such a way as no one knows she is the buyer, noting that most men don't like dealing with a woman on business matters. The various layers of ownership come in quite handy as George Fairley drinks and gambles his family businesses away and she gets a opportunity to buy them cheap.
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A Woman of Substance: Trilogy trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-24
Cast & Creators
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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
Peter Egan
Adam Fairley
Peter Chelsom
Edwin Fairley
Barry Morse
Murgatroyd
John Duttine
Joe Lowther
Diane Baker
Laura O'Neill
John Mills
Henry Rossiter
Mick Ford
Frank Harte
Christopher Gable
Arthur Ainsley
Gayle Hunnicutt
Olivia Wainwright
Christopher Guard
Gerald Fairley
Dominic Guard
Winston Harte
Del Henney
Jack Harte
Nicola Pagett
Adele Fairley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Sharp
Tom Blomquist, Lee Langley, Barbara Taylor Bradford
Ernest Vincze
Tom Donald, Diane Baker, Ian Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Lee Langley
Writer
Don Sharp
Director
Diane Baker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is A Woman of Substance 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.
How many seasons does A Woman of Substance have?
A Woman of Substance comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Woman of Substance?
Key cast members in A Woman of Substance include Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, Liam Neeson, Miranda Richardson.
Who created or directed A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance was developed and directed by Don Sharp.