Tipping the Velvet
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about Tipping the Velvet
Where can I watch Tipping the Velvet in the United States?
Tipping the Velvet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Tipping the Velvet on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Tipping the Velvet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside BritBox, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch Tipping the Velvet for free?
Tipping the Velvet streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Tipping the Velvet?
Tipping the Velvet scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Tipping the Velvet?
Tipping the Velvet stars Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Jodhi May, and Anna Chancellor. Andrew Davies is the creator.
How many seasons of Tipping the Velvet are there?
Tipping the Velvet has 1 season and 3 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Tipping the Velvet?
All 3 episodes of Tipping the Velvet add up to about 3 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Tipping the Velvet on?
Tipping the Velvet airs on BBC Two.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.