Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (née Schneider; 29 June 1920 – 6 September 2012) was one of the first female television producers in France.

After becoming the Duchess of Bedford, she helped to open and popularize one of the first Stately homes to the public - Woburn Abbey.

Paul Schneider, a World War I flying Ace,[3] and Marguerite Durand, of the noble Crouzet de Rayssac (or Raissac) des Roches family on her mother's side.

Nicole also hosted a program on Monte Carlo Television, topics included extrasensory perception and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with guest Prince Frederick Joseph of Naples.

It was his third and her second marriage; it lasted until his death in 2002 and saw the couple's usual home as Château des Ligures, 2 rue Honoré Labande, Monte Carlo.