A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance
1984

starring
JENNY SEAGROVE
DEBORAH KERR
BARRY BOSTWICK
DIANE BAKER
MIRANDA RICHARDSON
LIAM NEESON
and JOHN MILLS

executive producers
IAN WARREN and
TOM DONALD
producer
DIANE BAKER

screenplay by
LEE LANGLEY

directed by
DON SHARP

An ARTEMIS PORTMAN PRODUCTION
for OPT and Channel Four

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Barry Bostwick and Jenny Seagrove in A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

Liam Neeson and Deborah Kerr in A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

photos Peter Kernot

Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick and Jenny Seagrove in A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

Based on the phenomenally successful novel, the sweeping saga of Emma Harte's dazzling climb from impoverished shop girl to head of a vast empire is a celebration of one woman's indomitable spirit. The six-hour miniseries A Woman of Substance aired originally in the United States in November 1984 and earned exceptional ratings. Deborah Kerr and Jenny Seagrove shared the title role of the indominable Emma Harte, and superstar Liam Neeson created the role of Blackie O'Neill. The miniseries earned two Emmy Nominations: one for its star Deborah Kerr and one for the series.

Since the initial broadcast, it has aired five times on national television in the US. A Woman of Substance has also been broadcast worldwide with great success.

BTB & Jenny Seagrove Talk About Emma Harte

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