Drama

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

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

Episode 3
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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