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A Woman of Substance (2026–)

A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.

1 season8 episodes★ 7.5 · 2,328 votes

• Drama

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.

First aired

March 11, 2026

Network

Channel 4

Country of origin

United Kingdom