A Woman of Substance has been brought to life on Channel 4 thanks to a star-studded cast.
A Woman of Substance is nearly here and fans will be delighted to spot recognisable faces from the likes of The Last Kingdom and Peaky Blinders.
Spanning two separate eras, Channel 4′s A Woman of Substance explores the journey of Emma Harte who begins as a destitute servant before a series of devastating events propel her towards ambition and success.
Jump forward to the 1970s, and Emma Harte now commands her own international business empire, yet she continues to face conflicts within her own family.
A Woman of Substance cast
Emma Harte – Brenda Blethyn
The role of Emma Harte in her late 70s goes to actress Brenda Blethyn, well-versed in successful dramas, best known for her portrayal of DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV’s Vera across 14 years.
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Her credits also include Pride and Prejudice, Saving Grace, Kate and Koji and War and Peace, amongst numerous other productions.
Young Emma Harte – Jessica Reynolds
Emma Harte didn’t come from privilege, spending her early years in service as a maid whilst harbouring grander aspirations of achieving genuine prosperity.
Outlander enthusiasts will most readily identify Jessica Reynolds from her role as Malva Christie in the MGM+ romantic drama’s sixth series.
She’s also remembered for playing Lady Christine O’Madden in last year’s Netflix sensation House of Guinness.
Adam Fairley – Emmett J Scanlan
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Adam Fairley serves as the head of the affluent Fairley household where Emma is employed during the 1900s.
He remains committed to maintaining order, despite grappling with family troubles behind the scenes.
Actor Emmett J Scanlan gained recognition playing the complex Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks but has subsequently appeared in numerous major dramas.
These include Kin, The Tower, The Teacher, Gangs of London, Unforgotten, Mobland and Peaky Blinders as Billy Grade.
Adele Fairley – Leanne Best
Actress Leanne Best has appeared in acclaimed programmes including Ripper Street, Line of Duty, Home Fires, Cold Feet, Tin Star, Young Wallander and more recently, This City Is Ours.
She portrays Adam’s wife Adele Fairley, who lives with agoraphobia, a fear preventing her from escaping certain situations which confines her to her room much of the time.
Olivia Wainwright – Lydia Leonard
Olivia Wainwright is Adele’s sister, residing at Fairley Hall to assist Adam during public engagements, assuming the lady of the house’s responsibilities whenever required.
She is portrayed by actress Lydia Leonard, whose credits include Last Christmas, The Crown, A Very Royal Scandal and Wolf Hall, amongst others.
Edwin Fairley – Ewan Horrocks
Actor Ewan Horrocks has featured as Drusus in Domina and Aelfweard of Wessex in the Netflix production The Last Kingdom.
He plays Edwin Fairley, one of Adam and Adele’s sons who has captured the attention of young Emma Harte, despite their markedly different social standings.
Jack Harte – Will Mellor
Jack Harte is Emma Harte’s devoted father who toils relentlessly each day to provide for his family.
Actor Will Mellor is an instantly recognisable presence across memorable television programmes, having previously appeared in Broadchurch, Coronation Street, Casualty, Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, The Teacher and Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.
Other cast members include:
Frank Harte – Lenny Rush
Gerald Fairley – Harry Cadby
Jim Fairley – Toby Regbo
A Woman of Substance continues every Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm on Channel 4.