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Episode 8
s01e08 · 2026-03-11
Running · GB
A Woman of Substance
Channel 4 Scripted
What it is
We meet the magnetic Emma Harte in 1911, as an impoverished, ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, and follow her irresistible and dizzying climb to become the world's richest woman, gazing down on her sprawling empire from a luxury New York penthouse. The background to Emma Harte's rags-to-riches rise is the tale of women through the 20th century, as Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she's given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. A housemaid-turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place', Emma Harte returns to Channel 4 once again to delight and scandalise audiences.
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8 this season · 8 totals01e01 Episode 1 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 1
In the 1970s, Emma faces a coup. Back in 1911, young Emma grapples with forbidden romance.
s01e02 Episode 2 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 2
Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, while Adam and Olivia embark on their own affair.
s01e03 Episode 3 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 3
Will Emma leave Fairley - and Edwin - for good? Adele's sobriety re-ignites her marriage.
s01e04 Episode 4 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 4
Emma builds a new life in Armley. And in the 1970s, Emma confronts her eldest daughter.
s01e05 Episode 5 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 5
Emma's tempted by romance for the first time since Edwin. Paula faces an ultimatum.
s01e06 Episode 6 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 6
Emma's obsession with work and revenge brings danger to her door.
s01e07 Episode 7 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 7
Britain is at war, and Emma takes a gamble that could cost her far more than her business.
s01e08 Episode 8 2026-03-11 21:00
Episode 8
Young Emma battles to stay afloat, but would she really get into bed with the Fairleys?