Channel 4has cast the leads for its upcoming remake of Barbara Taylor BradfordsA Woman Of Substance.

Double Oscar-nomineeBrenda Blethynwill play the older Emma Harte andJessica Reynoldsis the younger version of the iconic character.

Taylor Bradford died last November aged 91.

Brenda Blethyn (left) and Jessica Reynolds

Brenda Blethyn (left) and Jessica ReynoldsKarwai Tang / Dave Benett/WireImage

Banijay-backedThe Forgeis producing the new version and ex-Channel 4 drama boss Beth Willis is EP.

As a fan of Barbara Taylor-Bradford, it is an unmissable opportunity to play the fierce Emma Harte.

That show is also produced by The Forge and is being penned byAdolescenceco-creator Jack Thorne.

Alex Mahon