TV series
Tipping the Velvet
2002, English, on BBC Two. Created by Andrew Davies.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tipping the Velvet
Tipping the Velvet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 23 December 2002
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew DaviesCreator
- Rachael StirlingNan Astley · 3 ep
- Keeley HawesKitty Butler · 3 ep
- Sally HawkinsZena Blake · 2 ep
- Bernice StegersMrs Dendy · 2 ep
- John BoweWalter Bliss · 2 ep
- Janet HenfreyMrs Jex · 2 ep
- Sara StockbridgeDickie · 2 ep
- Di BotcherWoman with Cigar · 2 ep
- Alexei SayleCharles Frobisher · 2 ep
- Carl ChaseCorder · 2 ep
- Sarah CrowdenWoman with Pipe · 2 ep
- Michael KilgarriffChairman · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 December 2002
- Last aired
- 23 December 2002
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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News & fan talk
What Tipping the Velvet is based on
Tipping the Velvet is based on Tipping the Velvet, a 1998 novel by Sarah Waters.
Novel · 1998
Tipping the Velvet
By Sarah Waters
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Tipping the Velvet: quick answers
Is Tipping the Velvet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Tipping the Velvet are there?
Tipping the Velvet has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Tipping the Velvet finished?
Yes. Tipping the Velvet ended in 2002, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tipping the Velvet on?
Tipping the Velvet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Tipping the Velvet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tipping the Velvet yet.
What shows are like Tipping the Velvet?
If you liked Tipping the Velvet, try Sense and Sensibility, North & South, Daniel Deronda.
Who created Tipping the Velvet?
Tipping the Velvet was created by Andrew Davies and stars Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Sally Hawkins.
What is Tipping the Velvet based on?
Tipping the Velvet is based on Tipping the Velvet, a 1998 novel by Sarah Waters.