A Woman of Substance

Based on Barbara Taylor Bradford"s book, this star-studded saga tells the continuing story of Emma Harte (Deborah Kerr) and her granddaughter Paula Fairley (Jenny Seagrove), Emma"s chosen heir to her business empire. Although she wields immense wealth and power, Paula"s life is rife with conflict and tragedy. Can she find happiness, or will the price of her grandmother"s legacy prove too high?

19872 episodes

TV-14

Drama

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S2 E1 - Hold the Dream: Part One
May 4, 1987
1 h 37 min
TV-14
Now nearly 80, Emma Harte intends to travel the world with Blackie O"Neill and pass on her business empire to her favorite granddaughter, Paula, who is married to Jim Fairley and the mother of twins. But Emma"s plans don"t turn out as expected, while Paula endures both domestic and professional problems as her relationship with Jim deteriorates.
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S2 E2 - Hold the Dream: Part Two
May 4, 1987
1 h 37 min
TV-14
Paula and Shane declare their love for each other but agree to remain apart when Jim is badly injured in a car crash. The coroner makes a ruling about Min"s death, and a trap is laid for the suspected plotters. Edwina and Emma make peace, but the family is in an uproar when Emma"s will is read. Burdened by grief and guilt, can Paula find the happiness and passion she deserves at last?
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