based on novel or book,victorian england,lesbian relationship,miniseries,period drama,19th century,male impersonator,dramatic,brisk,euphoric

Tipping the Velvet (2002)

Poster for Tipping the Velvet

A tempestuous tale of love and life as a naïve girl discovers both romance and pain in the hidden, decadent world of bohemian London in the 1890s. Nan Astley embarks on a voyage of emotional and sexual discovery with Kitty Butler, a music hall male impersonator.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Rachael Stirling
    Nan Astley Rachael Stirling
  • Profile picture of Keeley Hawes
    Kitty Butler Keeley Hawes
  • Profile picture of Jodhi May
    Florence Banner Jodhi May
  • Profile picture of Anna Chancellor
    Diana Lethaby Anna Chancellor

Videos

Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2002

3 episodes

Season 1 of Tipping the Velvet premiered on December 9, 2002

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • victorian england
  • lesbian relationship
  • miniseries
  • period drama
  • 19th century
  • male impersonator
  • dramatic
  • brisk
  • euphoric