This soapy Britbox drama trades worshipping high society for good old payback
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This soapy Britbox drama trades worshipping high society for good old payback
Senior Culture Critic
Published
July 19, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
"A Woman of Substance," based on the Barbara Taylor Bradford novel and starring Brenda Blethyn, will return for a second season…
The raunchy 80s adaptation of smash hit novel A Woman of Substance drew the highest ratings Channel 4 has ever seen. As the…
Channel 4 has announced the second season of a fan favourite
Adaptation of beloved Barbara Taylor Bradford novel has become huge success
‘I feel so conscious of honouring her legacy,’ co-writer Katherine Jakeways said
A gripping period drama that has viewers 'obsessed' is available to be streamed now
