A Woman of Substance

A sweeping, emotionally charged saga that immerses you in one woman's determined rise, blending romance, betrayal, and class struggle across decades.

Created by

Barbara Taylor Bradford, Lee Langley

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick

Tagline

A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, class, family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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