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Season 1

3 episodes · 9th December 2002

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 19th December 2002 The glamorous world of the 19th -century music hall provides the backdrop for Nan's first love affair with Kitty Butler, a popular male impersonator. When Kitty is offered the chance to perform in London, a delighted Nan accompanies her as a dresser, but true success doesn't happen until Nan becomes part of the act. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 216th December 2002 Alone and devastated by her betrayal, Nan cannot return to her family in Whitstable so takes to the streets to survive. In her guise as a male impersonator, she finds a niche in the Victorian sexual underworld and is also drawn into the web of a rich Sapphic society widow who offers sex, excitement and luxury but at a perilous price. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 323rd December 2002 Diana throws out Nan and Blake and Blake disappears with all of the money leaving a totally destitute Nan. The only person she can think to turn to ends up unwelcoming to her. So begins a very different phase for Nan, which leads ultimately to her making the most important decision of her life...
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01 Rachael Stirling profile Rachael Stirlingas Nan Astley 02 Keeley Hawes profile Keeley Hawesas Kitty Butler 03 Jodhi May profile Jodhi Mayas Florence Banner 04 Anna Chancellor profile Anna Chancelloras Diana Lethaby 05 Andrew Davies profile Andrew DaviesScreenplay / Creator
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