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A Woman of Substance

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• 2026

• Drama
• Romance

Summary

Brenda Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds star in this drama based on the bestseller by Barbara Taylor Bradford, telling the rags-to-riches story of a working-class woman from impoverished maid in early 1900s Yorkshire to business mogul in 1970s New York

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rolenameYoung Emma HarteJessica ReynoldsAdam FairleyEmmett J. ScanlanOlivia WainwrightLydia LeonardEmma HarteBrenda BlethynGerald FairleyHarry CadbyEdwin FairleyEwan HorrocksPaula AmoryMara HufMac O'NeillNiall WrightJerry SloaneTyrone HuntleyFrank HarteLenny Rush

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News & features about A Woman of Substance

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  Is A Woman of Substance's most nauseating scene really that necessary?
  
  Emma's arc could have easily done without one particularly violent storyline in episode 6.

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  A Woman of Substance season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
  
  We now have confirmation about the future of A Woman of Substance.

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  Brenda Blethyn's A Woman of Substance to Lovejoy – are we in the era of "microwave TV"?
  
  As Brenda Blethyn swaps Vera’s bucket hat for billionaire glamour, 2026 looks set to be the year of the reboot.

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  A Woman of Substance ending explained: How does Emma get her revenge?
  
  We know Emma ends up a successful businesswoman – but how does she get her revenge?

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  Brenda Blethyn compares herself to A Woman of Substance character: "I’m devoid of ambition"
  
  The Channel 4 drama sees Blethyn in the co-lead role.

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  A Woman of Substance review: Brenda Blethyn isn’t the only scene-stealer in this rompy remake ★★★☆☆
  
  Jessica Reynolds is a captivating tour-de-force in this '80s remake.

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  A Woman of Substance cast: Who stars alongside Brenda Blethyn in Channel 4 drama?
  
  The big new drama has a starry cast list to go with it.

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  BBC confirms new "high stakes" and "intoxicating" legal thriller from A Woman of Substance producers
  
  The drama will revolve around a celebrity legal battle that spirals out of control.

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  Vera icon on new A Woman of Substance role: 'It’s quite nice to take the hat and mac off!'
  
  It's time for fans to see Blethyn in a very different kind of role.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn on how personal connection to A Woman of Substance inspired her to take role
  
  There's a deeper affinity to Emma Harte than many may realise.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn reveals big difference filming A Woman of Substance: "I didn’t rule the roost so I had to behave!"
  
  The Vera actress compares her longterm role with her new one.

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  Vera legend Brenda Blethyn's acclaimed Channel 4 drama tipped to return
  
  Season 1 ended on quite the cliffhanger.

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  National Television Awards 2026 nominations shortlist confirmed with first-ever all-female line-up for drama performance
  
  The shortlist also includes Heated Rivalry, A Woman of Substance, and more!

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  Vera legend Brenda Blethyn's popular new drama gets future officially confirmed
  
  The Channel 4 drama will be returning!

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  EastEnders icon confirmed to join Brenda Blethyn in glossy new remake of beloved drama
  
  A shocking betrayal by this key supporting character triggers a bold revenge play by Emma Harte (Brenda Blethyn).

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn's new Channel 4 remake of classic drama finally confirms release date
  
  The show will mark Blethyn's first role since Vera ended.

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  Brenda Blethyn stars in dramatic first-look trailer for remake of classic Channel 4 drama
  
  A Woman of Substance is coming soon.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn transforms in first look at classic drama remake with House of Guinness star
  
  A Woman of Substance is coming to Channel 4 next year.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn talks career plans and whether she'll retire any time soon
  
  The actress left the ITV crime drama in 2024.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn is under fire in exclusive first-look clip at dramatic new Channel 4 series
  
  The period drama is coming to Channel 4 soon.

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  ​​Slow Horses newcomer stars in mischievous exclusive first look for The Reluctant Vampire
  
  The new series is set to land this Sunday.

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  Brenda Blethyn reveals she would return to beloved Vera role: "In a drop of her bucket hat"
  
  "It was a wonderful job."

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  Vera legend confirmed for remake of classic Channel 4 drama
  
  Brenda Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds will star in a new adaptation of A Woman of Substance.

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  Vera icon Brenda Blethyn reveals why she is so proud seeing Vicky McClure in Trigger Point
  
  The actor says McClure's lead role would once have gone straight to a man.

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