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TV series

Tipping the Velvet

2002 · 1 season · 3 episodes

Created by Andrew Davies

6.9

TMDB audience score
47 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 3h to watch every episode. An estimate: 3 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Britbox Apple TV channel
  • BritBox
  • BritBox Amazon Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

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Trailer

Play trailer: Tipping the Velvet | A Backstage Visit | BritBox

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Main cast

  • Rachael Stirling
    Nan Astley
    3 episodes

  • Keeley Hawes
    Kitty Butler
    3 episodes

  • Sally Hawkins
    Zena Blake
    2 episodes

  • Bernice Stegers
    Mrs Dendy
    2 episodes

  • John Bowe
    Walter Bliss
    2 episodes

  • Janet Henfrey
    Mrs Jex
    2 episodes

  • Sara Stockbridge
    Dickie
    2 episodes

  • Di Botcher
    Woman with Cigar
    2 episodes

  • Alexei Sayle
    Charles Frobisher
    2 episodes

  • Carl Chase
    Corder
    2 episodes

  • Sarah Crowden
    Woman with Pipe
    2 episodes

  • Michael Kilgarriff
    Chairman
    2 episodes

  • Jodhi May
    Florence Banner
    2 episodes

  • Anna Chancellor
    Diana Lethaby
    2 episodes

  • Richard Hope
    Mr Astley
    1 episode

  • Monica Dolan
    Alice Astley
    1 episode

  • Annie Hulley
    Mrs Astley
    1 episode

  • Peter Kelly
    Davy Astley
    1 episode

Seasons