TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDrama

Tipping the Velvet

Name: Tipping the Velvet
Genre: Drama
Released: 2002-12-09
Duration: 45 min

2002 · 45m per ep · 15 · English

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.

6.9(52 reviews)

3.4381% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 9, 2002
Last air date: Dec 23, 2002
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: —
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Andrew Davies
Certification: 15
Production companies: —

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Keywords

based on novel or bookvictorian englandlesbian relationshipminiseriesperiod drama19th centurymale impersonatordramaticbriskeuphoric

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2002 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Rachael Stirling

Nan Astley

Keeley Hawes

Kitty Butler

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Reviews & ratings

6.9

52 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong6.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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