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A Woman of Substance — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Barbara Taylor Bradford
- Starring: Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn, Emmett J. Scanlan, Lydia Leonard, Toby Regbo, Leanne Best, Ewan Horrocks, Lenny Rush
A Woman of Substance — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-03-11 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7.9/10 (13 votes) |
A Woman of Substance — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2026-03-11) — Set in early 1900s Yorkshire, ambitious maid Emma Harte is torn between her dreams of a better life and a forbidden romance with Edwin Fairley. Meanwhile, in 1970s New York, a plot
- E2: Episode 2 (2026-03-12) — As young Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, Emma struggles to picture their future together. Adam and Olivia embark on an affair. And in the 1970s, Emma reckons with her children’
- E3: Episode 3 (2026-03-18) — When Mac announces that he's leaving Fairley, Emma has an opportunity to escape too… but can she leave Edwin? Meanwhile, Adele’s sobriety re-ignites her marriage with Adam.
- E4: Episode 4 (2026-03-19) — A heavily pregnant Emma starts a new life in Armley, while Edwin’s fiancée Priya begins to ask questions. In the 1970s, Emma confronts Edwina and discovers Paula’s secret romance.
- E5: Episode 5 (2026-03-25) — Emma's tempted by romance for the first time since Edwin. But love has let her down before… A sober Adele threatens everything for Adam and Olivia. And Paula faces an impossible
- E6: Episode 6 (2026-03-26) — Emma prepares the perfect Christmas for her family, but her obsession with work and revenge brings danger to her door. In the 1970s, as Emma recovers, an oblivious Paula doubles do
- E7: Episode 7 (2026-04-01) — Britain is at war. To stay afloat, Emma takes a huge gamble that could cost her far more than her business…
- E8: Episode 8 (2026-04-02) — As the war rages on, young Emma fights to keep her empire afloat. Is an unlikely alliance her only lifeline? And Emma returns home to Yorkshire for her 80th birthday, armed with a
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Woman of Substance have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Who created A Woman of Substance? Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Where can I watch A Woman of Substance? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
