Cousin Bette

Cousin Bette

Adaptation of the Balzac novel. A poor and homely spinster, who feels she's been walked on all her life, teams up with a scheming courtesan to wreak elaborate revenge on her rich and handsome relatives.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Cousin Bette

First Air Date

August 7, 1971

Last Air Date

September 4, 1971

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S01E05

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.

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