Tipping the Velvet : The Complete BBC Series [2002] [DVD] | ![Tipping the Velvet : The Complete BBC Series [2002] [DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JG93PNZXL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Geoffrey Sax
Actors: Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Anna Chancellor, Jodhi May, Hugh Bonneville
Studio: E1 Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 2238
Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 185 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 503030510117
EAN: 0503030510117
ASIN: B00007DL9J
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: October 28, 2002
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Screenwriter Andrew Davies describes Tipping the Velvet, his adaptation of Sarah Waters's acclaimed novel of lesbian love, betrayal and redemption in Victorian England, as "Pride and Prejudice with dirty bits". This three-part BBC production chronicles with relish the story of Nan Astley (Rachael Stirling, the ravishing image of her mother, Diana Rigg), barely 18, and certain that life holds more for her than her oyster girl's existence. "You'll meet someone who'll have your head spinning and your legs turning to jelly", her sister promises. That someone surprisingly turns out to be "gay and bold" Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), a music-hall entertainer with whom Nan falls instantly, and swooningly, in love. Nan follows her to London, where, as a double act, they become the toast of London, until Kitty's "marriage of convenience" breaks up the act and Nan's heart. The outcast Nan, decked out in Victor/Victoria duds, becomes a streetwalker, and then "tart" to the aptly named Diana Leatherby (Anna Chancellor). This affair, too, comes to "a bad end" as a destitute Nan is deposited back on the streets, where she insinuates herself into the lives of Florence (Jodhi May), a social worker, and her socialist brother. Is Nan "too spoiled and stained for love"? Will she risk her blossoming relationship with Florence when Kitty inevitably returns to rekindle their affair? Nan's couplings, while tastefully done, do carry what Waters calls "a queer erotic charge". They are graphic by BBC standards. But the sterling writing and performances will captivate even the most sensitive viewers, making this groundbreaking mini-series, to quote one character, "a delightful evening... a rare treat". --Donald Liebenson
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 Grate movie for adults January 2, 2010
Ally Janeway (Mt Barker, SA, AUS)
If you are into raunchyy period dramas this movie is for you. It is a movie ste in england depicting the life of young Nan Asley, the story begins when she is barley 18 working as an oyster girl in her fathers oyster palor. She attends a show at the palace of varieties and is mezmorized by Kitty Butler and her act where she dresses and acts as a man. She begins attending the show every night and soon is summoned to Kitty's dressing room where the relationship grows. Nan goes with Kitty to pursue the London stage and soon becomes part of the act.
 Doesn't even begin to compare to the book September 2, 2009
A. Mosley
If you are thinking about getting this because you loved the book then I would have to say don't bother. It's 'OK'- that's as far as I am prepared to go. The book- for me- was brilliant.
I really felt that there were times when the story and characters had changed too much for it to resemble the original and that was a true shame.
That said there were moments when I enjoyed it and if you haven't read the book- and have no intention of reading it- then knock yourself out! It's still a good story and fits cleverly- and dramatically- in to the 3 episodes.
Excellent May 10, 2009
L. Grimmond
Although it did not completely follow the book I thought that the tv adaption was fantastic. The costumes, scenery and acting were decadent.
A worth while buy.
i first watched it on TV May 10, 2008
Maya Shemolewitz (Israel)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
When it aired in my country in the summer of 2002 and i loved it. it was one of the best mini series i have ever watched. i don't know if it was the subject, gay romance in 19 century England, but this is to this day still in my top 5 of most see mini series.
the plot, the script, the character and the acting are amazing. you can tell it is BBC made due to it's quality.
i highly recommend it and If you don't want to buy try and rent it from somewhere I promise it be worth it.
 Vapid and Shallow March 7, 2008
Roger Paterson
3 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is tv at its worst! A vapid story with shallow characters, I can only imagine that it was designed as titillation for the unsophisticated. And, by the way, isn't the story stolen from a Penthouse comic circa 1972? Shame on you BBC.
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