Tipping the Velvet (2002)

Drama · Romance

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.

IMDb rating: 7.7 (9,185 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 ↑ +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2002)

7.83 avg 3 episodes 7.8 → 8.1 59 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.8	157
2	Episode #1.2	7.6	131
3	Episode #1.3	8.1	131