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Title: Tipping the Velvet (2002)
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Cast
| Series cast summary: | |||
| Rachael Stirling | ... | Nan Astley 3 episodes, 2002 | |
| Keeley Hawes | ... | Kitty Butler 3 episodes, 2002 | |
| Anna Chancellor | ... | Diana Lethaby 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| Jodhi May | ... | Florence Banner 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| Alexei Sayle | ... | Charles Frobisher 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| John Bowe | ... | Walter Bliss 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Zena Blake 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| Di Botcher | ... | Woman with Cigar 2 episodes, 2002 | |
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Carl Chase | ... | Corder 2 episodes, 2002 |
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Janet Henfrey | ... | Mrs. Jex 2 episodes, 2002 |
| Daniel Mays | ... | Jimmy Burns 2 episodes, 2002 | |
| Bernice Stegers | ... | Mrs. Denby 2 episodes, 2002 | |
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Sara Stockbridge | ... | Dickie 2 episodes, 2002 |
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Susie Valerio | ... | Singer 2 episodes, 2002 |
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Dramatised from Sarah Waters' acclaimed debut novel, "Tipping the Velvet" tells the story of Nancy Astley (Rachael Stirling), a young girl who works as cook and waitress in her Father's seaside restaurant - that is until she witnesses the extraordinary performance of a new-to-town male impersonator - Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes) - and begins to undergo a complete life transformation. Suddenly whipped up - and quickly flung down - by her love affair with Kitty, she experiences both euphoria and deep disillusion as she embarks on a seven-year journey of self-discovery - finally realizing that a life of sensation just isn't enough. Written by Kanji
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As Nan Astley explains to Florence Banner in the final episode, "Tipping the Velvet" was a Victorian euphemism for cunnilingus. See more »Goofs
The roses Kitty gives out in her act are obviously artificial. But later when Nan shows Kitty she kept the rose she received from her, the rose is wilted. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This wonderful 3 part BBC production is one of the sweetest love stories that I have seen in a while. The actresses display a very high level of talent, especially Rachael Stirling as Nan Astley. She is funny, seductive and cute. The love making scenes and the close up kisses are very erotic regardless of one's sexual preference.
The characters are well defined and very believable. I guess this is a by-product of a good adaptation from a well written novel.
A truly remarkable well paced drama that picks up speed quickly after a couple of boring (but necessary) scenes in the beginning.
My vote: 9/10