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A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance

Description: Jenny Seagrove and Barry Bostwick star in a 1984 miniseries, in which a Yorkshire woman rises to wealth and power.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1985
First episode air date: January 2, 1985
Production Locations: Yorkshire and London
Followed By: Hold the Dream
Network: Channel 4
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