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A Woman of Substance
A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.
2026·1 Season·8 Episodes·★ 7.7
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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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
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Compact commitment · 8 episodes
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Seasons
Series 1
8 episodes
2026
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