Cousin Bette

1h 13min

Drama

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Poor Relations

1. Poor Relations

1h 12min

7th Aug 1971

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

2. This House for Pleasure

1h 13min

14th Aug 1971

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

Delilah and her Handmaid

3. Delilah and her Handmaid

1h 13min

21st Aug 1971

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

Bitter Harvest

4. Bitter Harvest

1h 12min

28th Aug 1971

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

Family Angel

5. Family Angel

1h 12min

4th Sep 1971

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.

First air date

7th Aug 1971

Last air date

4th Sep 1971

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks