“The Crimson Petal and the White”: Encore premiere is Sept. 10 and 11, DVD release Sept. 25

The BBC drama “The Crimson Petal and the White” will make its two-night U.S. broadcast premiere at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 on Encore, launching the network’s “Big Miniseries Showcase.”

“The Crimson Petal and the White” will also have its North American DVD release debut from Acorn Media on Sept. 25.

Details on the miniseries, provided in a news release, are as follows:

Based on Michel Faber’s international bestseller, this BBC psychological thriller won three Royal Television Society awards and was nominated for five 2012 BAFTAs, including best miniseries and best actress.

The gripping drama follows the fortunes of Sugar (Romola Garai, The Hour, Atonement, Emma), an ambitious prostitute, as she navigates the dark underbelly of Victorian London in pursuit of a better life.