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A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

2026 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 7.9 Drama

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.

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 & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

Set in early 1900s Yorkshire, ambitious maid Emma Harte is torn between her dreams of a better life and a forbidden roma

EP 2

Episode 2

As young Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, Emma struggles to picture their future together. Adam and Olivia embark on

EP 3

Episode 3

When Mac announces that he's leaving Fairley, Emma has an opportunity to escape too... but can she leave Edwin? Meanwhil

EP 4

Episode 4

A heavily pregnant Emma starts a new life in Armley, while Edwin’s fiancée Priya begins to ask questions. In the 1970

EP 5

Episode 5

Emma's tempted by romance for the first time since Edwin. But love has let her down before... A sober Adele threatens ev

EP 6

Episode 6

Emma prepares the perfect Christmas for her family, but her obsession with work and revenge brings danger to her door. I

EP 7

Episode 7

Britain is at war. To stay afloat, Emma takes a huge gamble that could cost her far more than her business...

EP 8

Episode 8

As the war rages on, young Emma fights to keep her empire afloat. Is an unlikely alliance her only lifeline? And Emma re

Popular Cast

Jessica Reynolds

Jessica Reynolds

Young Emma Harte

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Older Emma Harle

Emmett J. Scanlan

Emmett J. Scanlan

Adam Fairley

Lydia Leonard

Lydia Leonard

Olivia Wainwright

Toby Regbo

Toby Regbo

Jim Fairley

Leanne Best

Leanne Best

Adele Fairley

Ewan Horrocks

Ewan Horrocks

Edwin Fairley

Lenny Rush

Lenny Rush

Frank Harte

Will Mellor

Will Mellor

Jack Harte

Jo Joyner

Jo Joyner

Elizabeth Harte Ainsley

Harry Cadby

Harry Cadby

Gerald Fairley