TV series
A Woman of Substance
1985, English, on Channel 4. Created by Lee Langley & Barbara Taylor Bradford.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 95 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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A Woman of Substance is streaming on Britbox, Acorn TV, and Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 4 January 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee LangleyCreator
- Barbara Taylor BradfordCreator
- Jenny SeagroveYoung Emma Harte · 3 ep
- Deborah KerrOlder Emma Harte · 3 ep
- Barry BostwickMajor Paul McGill · 3 ep
- Liam NeesonBlackie O'Neill · 3 ep
- Miranda RichardsonPaula McGill Amory · 3 ep
- Peter EganAdam Fairley · 3 ep
- Peter ChelsomEdwin Fairley · 3 ep
- Barry MorseMurgatroyd · 3 ep
- John DuttineJoe Lowther · 3 ep
- Diane BakerLaura O'Neill · 3 ep
- John MillsHenry Rossiter · 3 ep
- Mick FordFrank Harte · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 January 1985
- Last aired
- 4 January 1985
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Woman of Substance is based on
A Woman of Substance is based on A Woman of Substance, a 1979 novel by Barbara Taylor Bradford, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1979
A Woman of Substance
By Barbara Taylor Bradford
Published by Doubleday
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A Woman of Substance: quick answers
Is A Woman of Substance worth watching?
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How many seasons of A Woman of Substance are there?
A Woman of Substance has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 95 minutes each.
Is A Woman of Substance finished?
Yes. A Woman of Substance ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Woman of Substance on?
A Woman of Substance is streaming on Britbox, Acorn TV, and Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
A Woman of Substance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like A Woman of Substance?
If you liked A Woman of Substance, try Bleak House, The Witness for the Prosecution, Offspring.
Who created A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance was created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford and stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick.
What is A Woman of Substance based on?
A Woman of Substance is based on A Woman of Substance, a 1979 novel by Barbara Taylor Bradford, published by Doubleday.