Tipping the Velvet (2002)

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An unusual love story told in three episodes, Tipping the Velvet charts the course of Nan, an ingénue who discovers a sexually charged world of male impersonators, actors and affluent women looking for female companionship in the usually controlled and corseted 1890s. Ultimately, however, Nan… More An unusual love story told in three episodes, Tipping the Velvet charts the course of Nan, an ingénue who discovers a sexually charged world of male impersonators, actors and affluent women looking for female companionship in the usually controlled and corseted 1890s. Ultimately, however, Nan learns that she can only truly depend on herself. Stars Keeley Hawes, Rachel Stirling, John Bowe, Jodhi May, Anna Chancellor and Hugh Bonneville.

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Rating, Runtime: R, 2 hr. 58 min.
Directed By: Geoffrey Sax
Written By: Andrew Davies
Genres: Drama, Television

In Theaters: Oct 20, 2002 Wide
On DVD: Jan 27, 2004
Studio: Acorn Media

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Randy T

Three episode "mini-series" produced by the BBC and set in England in the late 1800's. It follows young Nan as she comes to terms with her sexuality in restrictive Victorian society. Other than a few steamy moments it's obvious this one was destined for… More
Three episode "mini-series" produced by the BBC and set in England in the late 1800's. It follows young Nan as she comes to terms with her sexuality in restrictive Victorian society. Other than a few steamy moments it's obvious this one was destined for television. <i>Tipping the Velvet</i> is to lesbian romance what <i>Lonesome Dove</i> is to the western genre. A solid but somewhat less than spectacular effort.
Kylie B

A good adaptation, but I felt that the inculsion of peril from which Nan had to be resuced by Diana rather unnecessary.
Anastasia B

Good!
Barry L

Silly but watchable.
Ina S

Entertaining period drama, yet far behind the brilliant novel. I heard they are making a remake with Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria (by Sofia Coppola) - I am doubtful, though excited about the, uhm, talented cast. Call me big old macho if you like... ;-)