Alexei Sayle,
Anna Chancellor,
Hugh Bonneville,
Jodhi May,
John Bowe
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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 looki... read more
DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004
Stats: 464 reviews
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. Tipping... read more
A good adaptation, but I felt that the inculsion of peril from which Nan had to be resuced by Diana rather unnecessary.
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... ;-)
Ohh yeah, this one was a shocker to me, the acting added with the full blunt (and excessive) sex scenes only makes you crave for more, oh and lets not forget about the humor in this too!!! :D
Dramatised from Sarah Waters' acclaimed debut novel, "Tipping the Velvet" tells the story of Nancy Astley (Rachael Stirling), a young girl who works as cook and waitress in her Father's seaside restaurant - that is until she witnesses the extraordinary performance of a new-to-tow... read more
This movie was absolutly fantastic! It was - in some ways - different than the book, but it was still bloody amazing! If any of my friends (who read this review) want to know one of the reasons I call myself 'Tommy' occasionaly, just watch this movie! It's sexy, sweet, and brilli... read more
A most unusual love and friendship, companionhip between impesonators back in the 1890's. Till one learns she had to be dependent on herself in a cruel world of men that are user's of women. Until she stand strong on that stage and make a statement and stand for herself and her h... read more
Extremely entertaining 3 part BBC series. Sweet, powerful & a bit sexy. Would have been better if KHawes & RStirling switched roles tho.
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