Cousin Bette

2.7

1971•1h 13m

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.

Production

Production

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 1971

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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.

Still image for Cousin Bette season 1 episode 2: This House for Pleasure

2. This House for Pleasure

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

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3. Delilah and her Handmaid

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

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4. Bitter Harvest

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

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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.

Cast

Photo of Margaret Tyzack

Margaret Tyzack

Bette Fischer

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Helen Mirren

Valérie Marneffe

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Thorley Walters

Baron Hector Hulot

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Colin Baker

Count Wenceslas Steinbock

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Edward de Souza

Henri Montes

Photo of Ursula Howells

Ursula Howells

Adeline Hulot

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Davyd Harries

Victorin Hulot

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