Cousin Bette

Cousin Bette

3.5

1971-08-07

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.

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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.

First Aired

1971-08-07

Last Aired

1971-09-04

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

BBC Two

Production

BBC

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    Helen Mirren

    Helen Mirren
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    Colin Baker

    Colin Baker
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    Thorley Walters

    Thorley Walters
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    Ursula Howells

    Ursula Howells
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    John Bryans

    John Bryans
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    Harriet Harper

    Harriet Harper
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    Edward de Souza

    Edward de Souza
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    Esmond Knight

    Esmond Knight
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    Margaret Tyzack

    Margaret Tyzack