Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette

Cousin Bette (1971)

2.7 (3 votes)
1 Season
August 7, 1971
English
Drama Comedy

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.

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Poor Relations
E1

Poor Relations

Aug 7, 1971
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.

This House for Pleasure
E2

This House for Pleasure

Aug 14, 1971
73 min

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

Delilah and her Handmaid
E3

Delilah and her Handmaid

Aug 21, 1971
73 min

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

Bitter Harvest
E4

Bitter Harvest

Aug 28, 1971
72 min

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

Family Angel
E5

Family Angel

Sep 4, 1971
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

Details

Original Title

Cousin Bette

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Production

BBC