Cousin Bette (1971)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1971-08-07
Last Air Date: 1971-09-04
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 5
Created By: Martin Lisemore
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Margaret Tyzack as Bette Fischer
- Helen Mirren as Valérie Marneffe
- Thorley Walters as Baron Hector Hulot
- Colin Baker as Count Wenceslas Steinbock
- Edward de Souza as Henri Montes
- John Bryans as Célestin Crevel
- Ursula Howells as Adeline Hulot
- Harriet Harper as Hortense Hulot
- Davyd Harries as Victorin Hulot
- Esmond Knight as General Hulot
Seasons
Miniseries (1971)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Poor Relations
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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Ep. 2: This House for Pleasure
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
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Ep. 3: Delilah and her Handmaid
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
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Ep. 4: Bitter Harvest
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
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Ep. 5: Family Angel
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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