

“A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.”
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.
Created By
Katherine Jakeways, George Faber, Joe Innes
1 Season • 8 Episodes Total
8 Episodes • Aired March 2026

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.
Episodes
8
First Aired
Mar 2026