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A Woman of Substance S1E8 — Episode 8

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A Woman of Substance•Season 1•Episode 8

Episode 8

8.1/10 · 132 votesApr 2, 202647 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

As the war rages on, young Emma fights to keep her empire afloat. Is an unlikely alliance her only lifeline? And Emma returns home to Yorkshire for her 80th birthday, armed with a cunning plan.

Directed byRichard Senior

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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Richard Senior

Richard Senior

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 8" is episode 8 of A Woman of Substance season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 132 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard Senior and written by Katherine Jakeways, it aired on April 2, 2026.

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