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Cousin Bette (1971)

First aired August 7, 19711h 13m/ep1 season · 5 epsEnded
2.7

3 votes

DramaComedy

Overview

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.

Created By

Martin Lisemore

Top Billed Cast

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

John Bryans

Célestin Crevel

Ursula Howells

Ursula Howells

Adeline Hulot

Harriet Harper

Harriet Harper

Hortense Hulot

Davyd Harries

Davyd Harries

Victorin Hulot

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

September 4, 1971

Networks

BBC Two

Production

BBC

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