TV series

Cousin Bette

Name: Cousin Bette
Released: 1971
Cast: Margaret Tyzack, Helen Mirren, Thorley Walters, Colin Baker, Edward de Souza

1971· 1 season· 73 min episodes★ 4.0Ended

On BBC Two — From BBC

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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.

Themes

paris, france based on novel or book courtesan revenge miniseries seamstress spinster dramedy 19th century

Episodes

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E1 Poor RelationsNext upAug 7, 1971 · 72 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Esmond Knight (General Hulot), Oscar Quitak (Jean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe), Robert Speaight (Johann Fischer), Ericka Crowne (Célestine Crevel), Janet Kay (Josépha Mirah), Maurice Quick (Footman), Belinda Low (Lulu), Leslie Nye (War Ministry Official)
E2 This House for PleasureAug 14, 1971 · 73 min
Synopsis
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
Guest stars: Esmond Knight (General Hulot), Oscar Quitak (Jean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe), Robert Speaight (Johann Fischer), Ericka Crowne (Célestine Crevel), Sally James (Marie), Michael Mulcaster (Leon), Maurice Quick (Footman)
E3 Delilah and her HandmaidAug 21, 1971 · 73 min
Synopsis
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
Guest stars: Esmond Knight (Marshal Hulot), Oscar Quitak (Jean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe), Robert Speaight (Johann Fischer), Ericka Crowne (Célestine Crevel), Sally James (Marie), Margaret Boyd (Mariette), Michael Mulcaster (Leon), Godfrey James (Chardin)
E4 Bitter HarvestAug 28, 1971 · 72 min
Synopsis
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
Guest stars: Esmond Knight (Marshal Hulot), Oscar Quitak (Jean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe), Robert Speaight (Johann Fischer), Sally James (Marie), Margaret Boyd (Mariette), Michael Mulcaster (Leon), David Garth (Prince de Wissembourg), Godfrey James (Chardin)
E5 Family AngelSep 4, 1971 · 72 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Ericka Crowne (Célestine Crevel), Sally James (Marie), Margaret Boyd (Mariette), Janet Kay (Josépha Mirah), David Garth (Prince de Wissembourg), Susan Travers (Maxine Colbert), Suzanne Togni (Atala Judici), Bella Emberg (Mme. Judici)