TV series
Cousin Bette
1971, English, on BBC Two. Created by Martin Lisemore.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 73 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Family Angel
Aired 4 September 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martin LisemoreCreator
- Margaret TyzackBette Fischer · 5 ep
- Helen MirrenValérie Marneffe · 5 ep
- Thorley WaltersBaron Hector Hulot · 5 ep
- Colin BakerCount Wenceslas Steinbock · 5 ep
- Edward de SouzaHenri Montes · 5 ep
- John BryansCélestin Crevel · 5 ep
- Ursula HowellsAdeline Hulot · 5 ep
- Harriet HarperHortense Hulot · 5 ep
- Davyd HarriesVictorin Hulot · 5 ep
- Esmond KnightMarshal Hulot · 4 ep
- Oscar QuitakJean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe · 4 ep
- Robert SpeaightJohann Fischer · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 August 1971
- Last aired
- 4 September 1971
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of Cousin Bette are there?
Cousin Bette has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 73 minutes each.
Is Cousin Bette finished?
Yes. Cousin Bette ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Cousin Bette?
If you liked Cousin Bette, try Emma, Vanity Fair, War and Peace.
Who created Cousin Bette?
Cousin Bette was created by Martin Lisemore and stars Margaret Tyzack, Helen Mirren, Thorley Walters.