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
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 5 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Poor Relations
Aug 7, 197172 min
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.
- 2S1 E2
This House for Pleasure
Aug 14, 197173 min
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
- 3S1 E3
Delilah and her Handmaid
Aug 21, 197173 min
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
- 4S1 E4
Bitter Harvest
Aug 28, 197172 min
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
- 5S1 E5
Family Angel
Sep 4, 197172 min
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.
Starring
Margaret Tyzack
Bette Fischer
Helen Mirren
Valérie Marneffe
Thorley Walters
Baron Hector Hulot
Colin Baker
Count Wenceslas Steinbock
Edward de Souza
Henri Montes
- J
John Bryans
Célestin Crevel
- U
Ursula Howells
Adeline Hulot
- H
Harriet Harper
Hortense Hulot
Davyd Harries
Victorin Hulot
Esmond Knight
Marshal Hulot
Oscar Quitak
Jean-Paul-Stanislas Marneffe
- R
Robert Speaight
Johann Fischer
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Cousin Bette are there?
- Cousin Bette has 1 season and 5 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 4, 1971.
- Who stars in Cousin Bette?
- Cousin Bette stars Margaret Tyzack, Helen Mirren, Thorley Walters, Colin Baker, Edward de Souza.
