the bbc surpass themselves with the boundary they cross with tip the velvet . in the past they have be wouldaring with dennis potter work but this mini series ( a it be screen in the uk ) be superb . andrew davy work be top notch i have not read the sarah water novel but i can imagine he do it real justice . i comment on the bawdiness most men have watch it for that prove to be a main talk and sell point when originally advertise . the fact be and it portays the lesbian side of society in the 1800s a time when most think it be old men and rent boys well it be lesbianism take place mainly behind closed and often respectable door . you can also look at tip the velvet a a love story it actually be as well a elf discovery that many gay or bi and straight people go through and comment on this occur and repeat all the time . if you have not see it yet either repeat on tv or on dvd get it you will be in for a treat and even the production and filming of it be perfect . just try to hide your blush in part like i say bawdy be the order of the day and beware a phallus or two . enjoy .