A Woman of Substance

"A truly heartrending dynastic saga of poverty, passion and power"

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.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

A Woman of Substance

First Air Date

January 2, 1985

Last Air Date

January 4, 1985

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Portman Artemis Productions

Networks

Channel 4

S01E03

Episode 3

As Emma Harte's empire grows, she arranges her assets in such a way as no one knows she is the buyer, noting that most men don't like dealing with a woman on business matters. The various layers of ownership come in quite handy as George Fairley drinks and gambles his family businesses away and she gets a opportunity to buy them cheap.

View Episodes