Gareth Davies
Director
Cousin Bette (1971)
Miniseries
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.
Released Aug. 6, 1971
Episode 73 min
None+
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Aug. 7, 1971, midnight
S1E2 - This House for Pleasure
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
Aug. 14, 1971, midnight
S1E3 - Delilah and her Handmaid
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
Aug. 21, 1971, midnight
S1E4 - Bitter Harvest
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
Aug. 28, 1971, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Sept. 4, 1971, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 73 min.
Season Runtime: 73 min.
Released: Aug. 6, 1971
Last Air Date: Sept. 4, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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