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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
About Tipping the Velvet
Tipping the Velvet is a 2002 English-language drama series created by Andrew Davies. The cast is led by Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Jodhi May. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox.
It was first aired on December 9, 2002, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- Andrew Davies
- Writers
- Andrew Davies
- First aired
- December 9, 2002
- Last aired
- December 23, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (3 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
Tipping the Velvet cast & crew
Tipping the Velvet was created by Andrew Davies and written by Andrew Davies.
The cast features Rachael Stirling as Nan Astley, Keeley Hawes as Kitty Butler, Jodhi May as Florence Banner, and Anna Chancellor as Diana Lethaby.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrian Johnston and it was produced by Sally Head and Gareth Neame.
Is Tipping the Velvet worth watching?
With 1 season and 3 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Tipping the Velvet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tipping the Velvet
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Cast of Tipping the Velvet
Rachael Stirling
Nan Astley
Keeley Hawes
Kitty Butler
Jodhi May
Florence Banner
Anna Chancellor
Diana Lethaby
Tipping the Velvet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tipping the Velvet in United States?
Tipping the Velvet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Tipping the Velvet on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Tipping the Velvet is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Tipping the Velvet in?
Tipping the Velvet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Tipping the Velvet are there?
Tipping the Velvet has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
▸What is Tipping the Velvet rated?
Tipping the Velvet is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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