# Where to watch A Woman of Substance (1985) in the UK

> A Woman of Substance (1985) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video and Sky Store. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.6/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:03:02.135Z)  

## Synopsis

The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=A%20Woman%20of%20Substance)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream A Woman of Substance in the UK?**

A Woman of Substance (1985) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of A Woman of Substance?**

Yes. A Woman of Substance can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of A Woman of Substance on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is A Woman of Substance on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Woman of Substance is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14362/a-woman-of-substance-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7qFzqg0Q8JhuUcVzeqob4VtBVCu.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14362/a-woman-of-substance-1985.json

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