A Woman of Substance

A rags-to-riches tale - Deborah Kerr, Jenny Seagrove & Liam Neeson star

Deborah Kerr, Jenny Seagrove and Liam Neeson star in this rags-to-riches tale. A poor Yorkshire servant girl rises up through society to become one of the world's richest tycoons.

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Emma Harte continues to expand her business and family despite loves and losses.

During a visit to Frank in London, Emma meets a dashing Australian officer who promises to return when the war is over. 

Following the birth of her baby, Emma continues to build up her business by working hard.

Emma is befriended by the Kallinski's. When she returns home, she discovers that tragedy has struck. Then war breaks out.

The rich and successful Emma Harte reflects on her impoverished beginnings in Yorkshire.

Emma Harte, a successful retail magnate, reflects on her impoverished beginnings in Yorkshire where she was a hard working but ill-treated servant girl.

A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

Series 1

Episode 3

Episode 2

Episode 1