A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

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A Woman of Substance

2026

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

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Returning Series

Drama

Overview

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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The Forge Entertainment

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Jessica Reynolds

Young Emma Harte

Jessica Reynolds

Acting

Brenda Blethyn

Older Emma Harle

Brenda Blethyn

Acting

Emmett Scanlan

Adam Fairley

Emmett Scanlan

Acting

Lydia Leonard

Olivia Wainwright

Lydia Leonard

Acting

Toby Regbo

Jim Fairley

Toby Regbo

Acting

Leanne Best

Adele Fairley

Leanne Best

Acting

Ewan Horrocks

Edwin Fairley

Ewan Horrocks

Acting

Lenny Rush

Frank Harte

Lenny Rush

Acting

Will Mellor

Jack Harte

Will Mellor

Acting

Jo Joyner

Elizabeth Harte Ainsley

Jo Joyner

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