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.

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First aired

9 Dec 2002

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

• TMDB 6.9

Last aired

23 Dec 2002

Genres

• Drama

Status

Ended

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Network

BBC Two

Episode runtime

1 h

Countries

• GB

Original language

en

Original title

Tipping the Velvet

Creators

Andrew Davies

Cast

Rachael Stirlingas Nan AstleyKeeley Hawesas Kitty ButlerSally Hawkinsas Zena BlakeRichard Hopeas Mr AstleyMonica Dolanas Alice AstleyAnnie Hulleyas Mrs AstleyPKPeter Kellyas Davy AstleyBenedict Cumberbatchas FreddyJohnny Vegasas Gully SutherlandDean Lennox Kellyas Tony Reeves

Writers

Andrew Davies

Composer

Adrian Johnston

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