A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power
The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the twentieth century, to respected business woman 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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Duration: 95 min/episode
Status: Ended
Genres: Drama
Highly rated by audiences with 7.1/10, A Woman of Substance delivers an exceptional drama experience across 2 compelling seasons, featuring outstanding performances from Miranda Richardson and John Mills. A proven favorite among Drama enthusiasts.
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Released in 1985, A Woman of Substance belongs to the genres Drama and has received a rating of 7.1/10 on The Movie Database with 6 user votes.
This TV series, completed, has 2 seasons. With episodes of about 95 minutes, A Woman of Substance offers you a viewing experience that is exceptional and has won over many series fans.
Episode 1
As her children plot the takeover of her retail empire, Emma Harte plans her own counter-moves against them. Emma started life as a maid in the home of Adam Fairley, the wealthy local mill owner. She works hard not only at the Fairley's but also in her own home taking care of her father, two brothers and a bedridden and dying mother.
Episode 2
Now in Leeds, the pregnant Emma Harte learns that Blackie O'Neill has gone to Ireland to care for a sick friend. She finds a place to stay but has tried everywhere to get a job with no success. Her luck changes when she rescues a middle-aged man, Abraham Kallinski, be stoned by two boys.
Episode 3
As Emma Harte's empire grows, she arranges her assets in such a way as no one knows she is the buyer, noting that most men don't like dealing with a woman on business matters. The various layers of ownership come in quite handy as George Fairley drinks and gambles his family businesses away and she gets a opportunity to buy them cheap.
Miranda Richardson
Paula McGill Amory
John Mills
Henry Rossiter
Liam Neeson
Blackie O'Neill
Barry Bostwick
Maj. Paul McGill
Jenny Seagrove
Young Emma Harte
Barry Morse
Murgatroyd
Peter Egan
Adam Fairley
John Duttine
Joe Lowther
Deborah Kerr
Emma Harte
Gayle Hunnicutt
Olivia Wainwright
You can watch A Woman of Substance on various streaming platforms in the US: Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV
Yes, A Woman of Substance is available with English audio and subtitles on most streaming platforms. Please check the availability of English dubbing on your preferred platform.
The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the twentieth century, to respected business woman 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.
The main cast of A Woman of Substance includes: Miranda Richardson, John Mills, Liam Neeson, Barry Bostwick, Jenny Seagrove
A Woman of Substance has received a rating of 7.1/10 based on 6 user votes.
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