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A Woman of Substance S1E4 — Episode 4

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A Woman of Substance•Season 1•Episode 4

Episode 4

7.8/10 · 124 votesMar 19, 202648 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

A heavily pregnant Emma starts a new life in Armley, while Edwin’s fiancée Priya begins to ask questions. In the 1970s, Emma confronts Edwina and discovers Paula’s secret romance.

Directed bySamantha Harrie

Written byKatherine Jakeways

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Jessica Reynolds

Jessica Reynolds

Young Emma Harte

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Older Emma Harte

Emmett J. Scanlan

Emmett J. Scanlan

Adam Fairley

Lydia Leonard

Lydia Leonard

Olivia Wainwright

Toby Regbo

Toby Regbo

Jim Fairley

Leanne Best

Leanne Best

Adele Fairley

Ewan Horrocks

Ewan Horrocks

Edwin Fairley

Lenny Rush

Lenny Rush

Frank Harte

Will Mellor

Will Mellor

Jack Harte

Jo Joyner

Jo Joyner

Elizabeth Harte Ainsley

Harry Cadby

Harry Cadby

Gerald Fairley

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Katherine Jakeways

Katherine Jakeways

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Samantha Harrie

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Episode Summary

"Episode 4" is episode 4 of A Woman of Substance season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 124 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Samantha Harrie and written by Katherine Jakeways, it aired on March 19, 2026.

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