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COLLECTION · Series · 1971

Cousin Bette

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.

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* 4.0 (4)ComedyDramaUnited Kingdom
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Creators
Martin Lisemore
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
BBC Two · BBC
Runtime
73 min/ep
Release
07/08/1971
Score
4.0 / 10 (4)

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
  • 1 nomination total.
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Seasons and episodes
Miniseries
Miniseries
5 episodes · 1971
Episode 1. Poor Relations
1971-08-07 · 72 min

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.

Episode 2. This House for Pleasure
1971-08-14 · 73 min

Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.

Episode 3. Delilah and her Handmaid
1971-08-21 · 73 min

Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.

Episode 4. Bitter Harvest
1971-08-28 · 72 min

Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.

Episode 5. Family Angel
1971-09-04 · 72 min

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.

Cast by season
Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack
Bette Fischer
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Valérie Marneffe
Thorley Walters
Thorley Walters
Baron Hector Hulot
Colin Baker
Colin Baker
Count Wenceslas Steinbock
Edward de Souza
Edward de Souza
Henri Montes
?
John Bryans
Célestin Crevel
?
Ursula Howells
Adeline Hulot
?
Harriet Harper
Hortense Hulot
Davyd Harries
Davyd Harries
Victorin Hulot
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Keywords
paris, francebased on novel or bookcourtesanrevengeminiseriesseamstressspinsterdramedy19th century
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