Tipping the Velvet

Overview

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1890s bohemian London, Tipping the Velvet follows the journey of naive Nan Astley as she navigates the complexities of love and heartache. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Kitty Butler, a captivating male impersonator at the music hall. Their passionate relationship propels Nan into a whirlwind of emotional and sexual exploration, revealing the rich yet hidden tapestry of desire and identity in Victorian society. The story unravels the challenges and joys of self-discovery amid a world brimming with both allure and danger.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Episode 1

  Set against the opulent backdrop of the 19th-century music hall, Nan embarks on her first romantic adventure with Kitty Butler, a famed male impersona...

  Dec 09, 2002
• 2
  

  Episode 2

  Feeling isolated and heartbroken from her betrayal, Nan is unable to face her family in Whitstable and resorts to living on the streets. Disguising he...

  Dec 16, 2002
• 3
  

  Episode 3

  Diana kicks Nan and Blake out, and soon after, Blake vanishes with all their money, leaving Nan completely broke. With nowhere else to turn, she reach...

  Dec 23, 2002