Tipping the Velvet | 
| Director: Geoffrey Sax
Actors: Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Anna Chancellor, Jodhi May, Hugh Bonneville
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
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Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 9107
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 178 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 6757
ISBN: 1569386757
UPC: 054961675791
EAN: 9781569386750
ASIN: B00011Y1QC
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: January 27, 2004
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"It's Pride and Prejudice with dirty bits." That's how screenwriter Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones' Diary), in an interview contained on this disc, describes his adaptation of Sarah Waters's acclaimed novel of lesbian love, betrayal, and redemption in Victorian England. 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? There is enough "backbiting and bitching" to fuel several seasons of The O.C. Nan's couplings, while tastefully done, do carry what Waters, in the co-interview with Davies, calls "a queer erotic charge." They are graphic by Cinemax standards, let alone the BBC. But the sterling writing and performances will captivate even the most sensitive viewers, making this groundbreaking miniseries, to quote one character, "a delightful evening... a rare treat." --Donald Liebenson
Description
Smitten by music hall life, and by the beautiful male impersonator Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), Nan Astley (Rachael Stirling) leaves her family's Whitstable oyster parlor and follows her heart to London. There she finds unimaginable joy—and misery—as she explores the secret side of fin de siecle life.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Sarah Waters and adapted by Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones's Diary, Doctor Zhivago), this powerful BBC drama is both a frank depiction of lesbianism and a witty and moving account of a young woman who will win your heart while searching for her own. Also starring Anna Chancellor (Pride and Prejudice), Jodhi May (The Last of the Mohicans), Hugh Bonneville (Iris) and John Bowe (Poldark). "Provocative and uplifting" --The Baltimore Sun. "Flat-out sublime" --The Seattle Times.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 88 more reviews...
 Victorian England .... You Have to Love it! January 6, 2009
InfoSeeker (Northeast)
This movie is excellent! Typical Sara Waters interleaving and this was produced flawlessly! The "added bonuses" were awesome! A must see movie!
I actually had to stop it and go do something else at one point because I didn't want to see what I thought was going to happen ..... that's how involved I was.
I just ordered the paperback, backwards for me but I just have to read it now!
 Brits know how to make em! July 7, 2008
Jenniferthecyclist (West Hollywood)
The British films seam to spead more money than the Americans on thier gay films. This is a totally rich film and really good story about love and betrayl....like a good novel.
J
More than what I've expected April 24, 2008
Bomb (OZ)
Wow, I didn't really interested in this title at all because of the actresses (yea, I'm kinda one of those damn people who judging a movie because of its actors/actresses XD). But anyway, I did ordered the DVD. It was good tho, I love nearly every single thing of the movie (yeah, just nearly), I also love its music, I think it's good, well, why not?
The dildo things turned me off though, it's disgusting, that thing and those sick people in there. I'm so obsessed with Kitty right now, I'm gonna watch it again for her, lol.
One of the Best! January 19, 2008
esemprun (Washington, DC USA)
This is one of the best lesbian movies that I ever seen. The story, cast, scenery, clothing... everything is well done. It is filled with romance and adventure. As good as the book!
 Girl love December 11, 2007
Reader (Chicago, IL USA)
A three part series from Sarah Waters novel, produced by BBC. Not as powerful as "Fingersmith", but still an interesting story. I must admit I am not a fan of musicals, so part 1 and 3 were more difficult for me to watch, because of all singing and dancing. Also, while "Fingersmith" lets us guessing about the nature of the relationship between the two girls, here, there is no mistake on what is going on between these girls. Very explicit storytelling, definitely not for young audiences. For audience who likes period pieces, this is an interesting presentation on lesbian love as it may have been a century ago.
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