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-town male impersonator - Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes) - and begins to undergo a complete life transformation. Suddenly whipped up - and quickly flung down - by her love affair with Kitty, she experiences both euphoria and deep disillusion as she embarks on a seven-year journey of self-discovery - finally realizing that a life of sensation just isn't enough.
AWARDS FOR TIPPING THE VELVET (2002) (TV):
- Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
2003
Won
aGLIFF Award
Best Feature
Geoffrey Sax
- BAFTA Awards
2003
Nominated
BAFTA TV Award
Best Original Television Music
Adrian Johnston
Terry Davies
- Dallas OUT TAKES
2003
Won
Best Actress
Rachael Stirling
Best Feature
Geoffrey Sax
- GLAAD Media Awards
2004
Nominated
GLAAD Media Award
Outstanding Television Movie or Mini-Series
- Hamburg Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
2003
Won
Eurola
Geoffrey Sax
- Television and Radio Industries Club Awards
2003
Won
TRIC Award
TV Drama of the Year