A Woman of Substance (1985)

Emma Harte, a bright and ambitious servant girl, overcomes her impoverished beginnings in her quest to become a retailing magnate and one of the world's richest women.

Cast: Jenny Seagrove, Barry Bostwick, Deborah Kerr, Diane Baker, Peter Chelsom, John Duttine, Peter Egan, Mick Ford, Christopher Gable, Christopher Guard, Dominic Guard, Del Henney, Gayle Hunnicutt, Barry Morse, Liam Neeson, Nicola Pagett, Miranda Richardson, Joris Stuyck

03Season 1

Episode 3

January 4, 1985

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.

02Season 1

Episode 2

January 3, 1985

Now in Leeds, the pregnant Emma Harte learns that Blackie O'Neill has gone to Ireland to care for a sick friend. She finds a place to stay but has tried everywhere to get a job without luck.

01Season 1

Episode 1

January 2, 1985

Emma started life as a maid in the home of Adam Fairley, the wealthy local mill owner. She works hard not only at the Fairley's but also in her own home taking care of her father, two brothers and a bedridden and dying mother.