A Woman of Substance (1985)
A Woman of Substance is a 1985 drama series created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford. It stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr and Barry Bostwick.
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.
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What is A Woman of Substance about?
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.
When was A Woman of Substance released?
A Woman of Substance was released on 2 January 1985.
How many episodes does A Woman of Substance have?
A Woman of Substance has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance was created by Lee Langley and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Where can I watch A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance is available on Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch A Woman of Substance
Stream: Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV
Cast
- Jenny Seagrove as Young Emma Harte
- Deborah Kerr as Older Emma Harte
- Barry Bostwick as Major Paul McGill
- Liam Neeson as Blackie O'Neill
- Miranda Richardson as Paula McGill Amory
- Peter Egan as Adam Fairley
- Peter Chelsom as Edwin Fairley
- Barry Morse as Murgatroyd
- Jonathan Duttine as Joe Lowther
- Diane Baker as Laura O'Neill
- John Mills as Henry Rossiter
- Mick Ford as Frank Harte