Cousin Bette(1971)
In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.
- Created by:
- Martin Lisemore
- First aired:
- 1971-08-07
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC Two
Episodes
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1. Poor Relations
1971-08-07 · 72m
The Hulot family has risen to eminence under Napoleon I. The Baroness Hulot's cousin, Bette, is the only member of the family who has not shared in their good fortune.
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2. This House for Pleasure
1971-08-14 · 73m
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
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3. Delilah and her Handmaid
1971-08-21 · 73m
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
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4. Bitter Harvest
1971-08-28 · 72m
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
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5. Family Angel
1971-09-04 · 72m
Hector is faced with ruin and has been spirited away by Bette. However, Bette's plans have suffered' their first setback through the death of the Marshal just before she was to marry him.
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Cast
Margaret Tyzack
Bette Fischer
Helen Mirren
Valérie Marneffe
Thorley Walters
Baron Hector Hulot
Colin Baker
Count Wenceslas Steinbock
Edward de Souza
Henri Montes
- J
John Bryans
Célestin Crevel
- U
Ursula Howells
Adeline Hulot
- H
Harriet Harper
Hortense Hulot
Davyd Harries
Victorin Hulot
