A Woman of Substance
A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.
7.7
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March 11, 2026
1 season, 8 episodes
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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