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The Worst Episodes of A Woman of Substance

Every episode of A Woman of Substance ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of A Woman of Substance!

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A Woman of Substance is a three-part 1984 television serial based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1979 novel of the same name. It stars Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, and Liam Neeson. The life of Emma

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As Emma Harte's empire grows, she arranges her assets in such a way as no one knows she is the buyer, noting that most men don't like dealing with a woman on business matters. The various layers of ownership come in quite handy as George Fairley drinks and gambles his family businesses away and she gets a opportunity to buy them cheap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Now in Leeds, the pregnant Emma Harte learns that Blackie O'Neill has gone to Ireland to care for a sick friend. She finds a place to stay but has tried everywhere to get a job with no success. Her luck changes when she rescues a middle-aged man, Abraham Kallinski, be stoned by two boys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Woman of Substance Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    As her children plot the takeover of her retail empire, Emma Harte plans her own counter-moves against them. Emma started life as a maid in the home of Adam Fairley, the wealthy local mill owner. She works hard not only at the Fairley's but also in her own home taking care of her father, two brothers and a bedridden and dying mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "A Woman of Substance". It scored 6.6/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/1985. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".