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A Woman of Substance•Season 1•Episode 2

Episode 2

7.6/10 · 144 votesMar 12, 202647 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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As young Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, Emma struggles to picture their future together. Adam and Olivia embark on an affair. And in the 1970s, Emma reckons with her children’s plan to oust her.

Directed byJohn Hardwick

Written byRoanne Bardsley

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes8

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Cast11

Jessica Reynolds

Young Emma Harte

Brenda Blethyn

Older Emma Harte

Emmett J. Scanlan

Adam Fairley

Lydia Leonard

Olivia Wainwright

Toby Regbo

Jim Fairley

Leanne Best

Adele Fairley

Ewan Horrocks

Edwin Fairley

Lenny Rush

Frank Harte

Will Mellor

Jack Harte

Jo Joyner

Elizabeth Harte Ainsley

Harry Cadby

Gerald Fairley

Crew2

Roanne Bardsley

Writer

John Hardwick

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of A Woman of Substance season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 144 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John Hardwick and written by Roanne Bardsley, it aired on March 12, 2026.

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