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A Woman of Substance
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A Woman of Substance

Wed, Mar 11, 2026
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

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.

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  • Channel 4↗
Cast

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  • Jessica Reynolds
    Jessica Reynolds
    as Young Emma Harte
  • Brenda Blethyn
    Brenda Blethyn
    as Older Emma Harle
  • Emmett J. Scanlan
    Emmett J. Scanlan
    as Adam Fairley
  • Lydia Leonard
    Lydia Leonard
    as Olivia Wainwright
  • Toby Regbo
    Toby Regbo
    as Jim Fairley
  • Leanne Best
    Leanne Best
    as Adele Fairley
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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

To Be Determined · 8 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    In the 1970s, Emma faces a coup. Back in 1911, young Emma grapples with forbidden romance.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, while Adam and Olivia embark on their own affair.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 46m

    Will Emma leave Fairley - and Edwin - for good? Adele's sobriety re-ignites her marriage.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 48m

    Emma builds a new life in Armley. And in the 1970s, Emma confronts her eldest daughter.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    Emma's tempted by romance for the first time since Edwin. Paula faces an ultimatum.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    Emma's obsession with work and revenge brings danger to her door.

  • E7
    Episode 7
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    Britain is at war, and Emma takes a gamble that could cost her far more than her business.

  • E8
    Episode 8
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2026 · 47m

    Young Emma battles to stay afloat, but would she really get into bed with the Fairleys?