A Woman of Substance

Based On the book by Barbara Taylor Bradford

A Woman of Substance is a British historical drama television series created for Channel 4 and written by Katherine Jakeways and Roanne Bardsley, based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Barbara Taylor Bradford. The cast is led by Brenda Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds in the role of Emma Harte. The eight-part first series premiered on 11 March 2026 on Channel 4 and it was renewed for a second series in June 2026.

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Director:

John Hardwick

Cast:

Brenda Blethyn, Jessica Reynolds, Emmett J. Scanlan, Lydia Leonard

Genre:

Historical drama

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

British English