A Woman of Substance

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

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.

Director

Richard Senior

Created by

Beth Willis,Katherine Jakeways,Joe Innes,George Faber

Writers

Roanne Bardsley,Katherine Jakeways