TV series

Tipping the Velvet

2002 · 1 season

A lush, heartfelt Victorian romance that sweeps you through desire, heartbreak and self-discovery with theatrical flair and emotional honesty.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Romantic, melancholic, earnest and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Identity, love, sexuality, class
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
sexuality
class
coming-of-age
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong