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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Created By

Andrew Davies

Status

Ended

Original Name

Tipping the Velvet

First Air Date

December 9, 2002

Last Air Date

December 23, 2002

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

S01E03

Episode 3

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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