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A Woman of Substance

"A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power"

7.5
1 season
3 episodes
Ended
Drama

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:January 2, 1985
Last Aired:January 4, 1985
Episode Runtime:1h 35m
Networks:
Channel 4
Created By:
Lee Langley, Barbara Taylor Bradford

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Miniseries

Miniseries

3 episodes

Aired: 1985

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.

Production

Portman Artemis Productions