A Woman of Substance(2026)
A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.
A Woman of Substance Synopsis
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.
A Woman of Substance (2026) is a drama series that premiered on March 11, 2026, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn, Emmett J. Scanlan and Lydia Leonard. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2026-03-11
- Last aired:
- 2026-04-02
- Producers:
- Katherine Jakeways, George Faber, Joe Innes
A Woman of Substance (2026) Trailer
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A Woman of Substance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Reynolds
as Young Emma Harte
Brenda Blethyn
as Older Emma Harte
Emmett J. Scanlan
as Adam Fairley
Lydia Leonard
as Olivia Wainwright
Toby Regbo
as Jim Fairley
Leanne Best
as Adele Fairley
Ewan Horrocks
as Edwin Fairley
Lenny Rush
as Frank Harte
Will Mellor
as Jack Harte
Jo Joyner
as Elizabeth Harte Ainsley
Harry Cadby
as Gerald Fairley
Key crew
Executive produced by Katherine Jakeways, George Faber and Joe Innes.
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A Woman of Substance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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A Woman of Substance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A Woman of Substance?
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A Woman of Substance (2026) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of A Woman of Substance are there?
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A Woman of Substance has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 11, 2026.
Is A Woman of Substance still running?
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A Woman of Substance is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on April 2, 2026.
Who is in the cast of A Woman of Substance?
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A Woman of Substance (2026) stars Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn, Emmett J. Scanlan, Lydia Leonard and Toby Regbo. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A Woman of Substance any good?
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A Woman of Substance (2026) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the A Woman of Substance trailer?
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