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A Woman of Substance Trilogy
Based on the phenomenally successful novel, the sweeping saga of Emma Harte’s dazzling climb from impoverished shop girl to head of a vast empire is a celebration of one woman’s indomitable spirit. Deborah Kerr and Jenny Seagrove shared the title role of the indomitable Emma Harte, and actor Liam Neeson played the role of Blackie O’Neill. The mini series earned two Emmy nominations: one for Deborah Kerr and one for the series.
The six-hour tv adaptation of A Woman of Substance aired on both sides of the Atlantic: in American in November 1984, earning exceptional ratings and in the UK on Channel 4 in January 1985 where it secured its highest ever audience figures, with 13.8 million viewers. This remains the channel’s highest ever audience.
Since the initial broadcast, it has aired five times on national television in the US and has also been broadcast worldwide.
Three Complete Miniseries:
A Woman of Substance – Hailed by TV Guide as ‘drama that approaches the best we ever get to see on the small screen’. Starring Jenny Seagrove, Liam Neeson, Deborah Kerr, and Barry Bostwick.
Hold the Dream – The passionate sequel called ‘absolutely addicting’ by TV Guide. Starring Jenny Seagrove, Stephen Collins, Deborah Kerr, James Brolin, and Liam Neeson.
To Be the Best – The final chapter in a storytelling masterpiece. Starring Lindsay Wagner, Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Beacham, and Christopher Cazenove.
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CNN interviews Jenny Seagrove and Barbara Taylor Bradford
| First aired: | 1984 |
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| Starring: | Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr, Barry Bostwick, Diane Baker, Liam Neeson, Lindsay Wagner, James Brolin, Anthony Hopkins |
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| Run time: | 11 hour and 10 minutes |
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