TV Series
A Woman of Substance
“A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power”
7.6January 2, 1985•1 Season•3 Episodes•Ended
Drama
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.
Created by: Lee Langley
Networks: Channel 4
📺 Where to Watch
🎬 Trailer
📺 Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes
Cast
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
Crew
Don Sharp
Director
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Tom Blomquist
Adaptation
L
Lee Langley
Writer
Diane Baker
Producer
