Episodes list

A Woman of Substance is a three-part 1984 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1979 novel of the same name. It stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, and Liam Neeson. 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.

Air day

1/1/1970

Season

Episodes

Vote average

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.

Air day

1/1/1985

Season

Episodes

Vote average

Season

(A Woman of Substance)

Name: A Woman of Substance | A Woman of Substance 1985
Director: Don Sharp
Released: 1985-01-02
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, Liam Neeson, Miranda Richardson

Overview: A Woman of Substance is a three-part 1984 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1979 novel of the same name. It stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, and Liam Neeson. 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.

Countries:: United Kingdom
Genres:: Drama
Networks:: Channel 4
Year:: 1985
Directors:: Don Sharp
Production companies:: Portman Artemis Productions
Actors:: Young Emma Harte

Older Emma Harte

Major Paul McGill

Blackie O'Neill

Paula McGill Amory
Crews:: Director of Photography

Adaptation

Writer

Novel

Director

Content ⇀