Series

A Woman of Substance

“A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power”

★ 7.6(11)19851h 35m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Lee Langley, Barbara Taylor Bradford
Release date: 1985-01-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: Channel 4
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Portman Artemis Productions

A Woman of Substance — trailer

About A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance is a 1985 web series in the Drama genre, created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford, starring Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr and Barry Bostwick. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on Channel 4. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Woman of Substance in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 1985

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

Jonathan Duttine

Joe Lowther

Diane Baker

Laura O'Neill

John Mills

Henry Rossiter

Mick Ford

Frank Harte

Themes & keywords

englandbased on novel or bookjealousycareer womanassaultinheritanceminiseriesfemale protagonistheiresssecurity

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Woman of Substance in Denmark?+

A Woman of Substance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Woman of Substance on Netflix?+

A Woman of Substance is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How many seasons of A Woman of Substance are there?+

A Woman of Substance has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in A Woman of Substance?+

A Woman of Substance stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, Liam Neeson and Miranda Richardson.

When did A Woman of Substance come out?+

A Woman of Substance is a 1985 web series created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford.

What genre is A Woman of Substance?+

A Woman of Substance is Drama series.

Who created A Woman of Substance?+

A Woman of Substance was created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford.