TV series
A Woman of Substance
2026–, English, on Channel 4. Created by Barbara Taylor Bradford.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Status
- Still running
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A Woman of Substance is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 2 April 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Barbara Taylor BradfordCreator
- Jessica ReynoldsYoung Emma Harte · 8 ep
- Brenda BlethynOlder Emma Harte · 8 ep
- Emmett J. ScanlanAdam Fairley · 8 ep
- Lydia LeonardOlivia Wainwright · 8 ep
- Toby RegboJim Fairley · 8 ep
- Leanne BestAdele Fairley · 8 ep
- Ewan HorrocksEdwin Fairley · 8 ep
- Lenny RushFrank Harte · 8 ep
- Will MellorJack Harte · 8 ep
- Jo JoynerElizabeth Harte Ainsley · 8 ep
- Harry CadbyGerald Fairley · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 March 2026
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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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
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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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 8 episodes, about 47 minutes each.
Is A Woman of Substance finished?
A Woman of Substance is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is A Woman of Substance on?
A Woman of Substance is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
A Woman of Substance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Woman of Substance yet.
What shows are like A Woman of Substance?
If you liked A Woman of Substance, try Sense and Sensibility, Scarlett, Offspring.
Who created A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance was created by Barbara Taylor Bradford and stars Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn, Emmett J. Scanlan.
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.