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A Woman of Substance( 1985)

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A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power

Overview

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.

    Series Cast

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      Miranda Richardson

      Paula McGill Amory

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      John Mills

      Henry Rossiter

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      Liam Neeson

      Blackie O'Neill

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      Barry Bostwick

      Maj. Paul McGill

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      Jenny Seagrove

      Young Emma Harte

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      Barry Morse

      Murgatroyd

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      Peter Egan

      Adam Fairley

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      John Duttine

      Joe Lowther

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      Deborah Kerr

      Emma Harte

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      Gayle Hunnicutt

      Olivia Wainwright

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      Peter Chelsom

      Edwin Fairley

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      Diane Baker

      Laura O'Neill

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      Saskia Reeves

      Edwina (uncredited)

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      George Baker

      Bruce McGill

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      Nicola Pagett

      Adele Fairley

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    Season 1

    1985 | 3 Episodes

    Season 1 of A Woman of Substance premiered on Jan 02 1985

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    Facts

    Status

    Ended

    Status

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    Type

    Miniseries

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

    • england
    • jealousy
    • career woman
    • assault
    • inheritance
    • female protagonist
    • heiress
    • security