Tipping the Velvet

The story of Nan Astley who falls in love with three different women on her journey to stardom and happiness in 1887 Victorian England.

2002 HD 60min United Kingdom English

Andrew Davies Keeley Hawes Rachael Stirling Jodhi May

Drama Romance

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

S1E1 - Episode 1 2002-12-09

The glamorous world of the 19th -century music hall provides the backdrop for Nans first love affair with Kitty Butler, a popular male impersonator. When Kitty is offered the chance to perform in London, a delighted Nan accompanies her as a dresser, but true success doesnt happen until Nan becomes part of the act.

S1E2 - Episode 2 2002-12-16

Alone and devastated by her betrayal, Nan cannot return to her family in Whitstable so takes to the streets to survive. In her guise as a male impersonator, she finds a niche in the Victorian sexual underworld and is also drawn into the web of a rich Sapphic society widow who offers sex, excitement and luxury but at a perilous price.

S1E3 - Episode 3 2002-12-23

Diana throws out Nan and Blake and Blake disappears with all of the money leaving a totally destitute Nan. The only person she can think to turn to ends up unwelcoming to her. So begins a very different phase for Nan, which leads ultimately to her making the most important decision of her life...

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