17th April 2026
Channel 4, in partnership with The Barbara Taylor Bradford Trust and HM Treasury, hosted a special reception at No.11 Downing Street yesterday (Wednesday 1 April 2026) to celebrate the new Channel 4 adaptation of A Woman of Substance, and to champion women across...
17th April 2026
Photo: Brenda Blethyn OBE pic credit_ Images copyright of Leeds Civic Trust, Photography by Graham Fotherby Leeds Civic Trust is delighted to unveil its 207th blue plaque, celebrating the life and remarkable achievements of Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, the Leeds-born...
8th October 2025
Photo: A Woman of Substance – First Looks. Emma Harte (JESSICA REYNOLDS) Photo: A Woman of Substance – First Looks. Emma Harte 1970’s (BRENDA BLETHYN) Based on the multi-million bestselling novel and global phenomenon written by Barbara Taylor...
28th April 2025
Brenda Blethyn pic credit: Shutterstock / Jessica Reynolds pic credit: Chris Proctor Filming has commenced in Yorkshire on a brand-new adaptation of A Woman of Substance for Channel 4, starring Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Pride and Prejudice) as Emma Harte and Jessica...
17th April 2025
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers is thrilled to hold an auction of The Collection of Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, the trailblazing British writer and journalist who first captured the world’s attention in 1979 with A Woman of Substance, a sweeping saga of ambition...
14th February 2025
Channel 4 announces brand new drama adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance 12 February 2025: Channel 4 announces a brand new adaptation of A Woman of Substance, produced by The Forge Entertainment (National Treasure, Help, Generation Z), a...
25th January 2025
January 2025: Jo Hansford MBE has been granted a prestigious Royal Warrant of Appointment in recognition of services supplied to the Royal Household. The Royal Warrant is one of only seven made by Her Majesty The Queen and is the first to be awarded to Jo Hansford MBE...
14th January 2025
Women in Journalism recognises exceptional achievements of female journalists in awards ceremony 13 January 2025: Women in Journalism is honouring the exceptional achievements of female journalists who have made an indelible mark in their profession. The awards, now...
25th November 2024
Having worked as Barbara Taylor Bradford’s personal PR for more than 15 years, I was privileged enough to spend a lot of time with her both in the UK and in New York. I gained a rare glimpse into Barbara’s extraordinary life, both professionally, and as our...
25th November 2024
25 November 2024: With the deepest and heartfelt sadness, it is confirmed that international bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE has died. Barbara, 91, died peacefully at her home yesterday (24 November 2024) following a short illness, and was surrounded by...
6th September 2024
6 September 2024: The Council for The Royal Society of Medicine is establishing a new Section for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery next month (October 2024). This is the first time in decades that a new Section has been added to the RSM and this formally recognises...
18th August 2024
IF JEWELS COULD TALK SEVEN SECRET HISTORIES Carol Woolton 26th September 2024 | Hardback | £16.99 | Gallery Books A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert Carol Woolton If Jewels Could...
