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flag Brenda Blethyn stars in *A Woman of Substance*, a Channel 4 drama based on Barbara Taylor Bradford’s novel, premiering March 11, 2026.

flag Brenda Blethyn stars in *A Woman of Substance*, a Channel 4 eight-part drama premiering March 11, 2026, marking her first TV role since *Vera Stanhope*. flag Based on Barbara Taylor Bradford’s 1979 novel, the series follows Emma Harte, a Yorkshire maid who rises from poverty and betrayal to become a powerful businesswoman in New York by the 1970s. flag Jessica Reynolds portrays the younger Emma, while Blethyn plays the older version. flag The adaptation, the first in over 40 years, spans six decades, exploring ambition, revenge, and resilience. flag Early reviews praise its emotional depth and strong performances, though some note limited screen time for Blethyn in early episodes.

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