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The Hour — Storyline
A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Abi Morgan
- Starring: Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Oona Chaplin, Peter Capaldi, Hannah John-Kamen
The Hour — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-07-19 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two, BBC America |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (103 votes) |
The Hour — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2011-07-19) — Bel and Freddie, who work as BBC reporters, are given the chance to escape from their boring jobs to run a topical weekly show instead. With only one of them being able to be the p
- E2: Episode 2 (2011-07-26) — It is July 1956 and The Hour is struggling as the ratings are down, the reviews are bad and Hector and Freddie are arguing like children. Freddie is still shocked following Ruth's
- E3: Episode 3 (2011-08-02) — It is now September 1956 and Hector's brilliant interview with Mr Hafiz has caused the fortunes of The Hour to pick up.. The team are invited to spend a weekend at Hector's in-laws
- E4: Episode 4 (2011-08-09) — It is now October, 1956 and Freddie is celebrating his birthday. The after effects of Tom's death are still being felt in the newsroom. Even though it was said that Tom had suffere
- E5: Episode 5 (2011-08-16) — Public anger against the Suez crisis leads to violence in the streets. Marnie Madden reveals that she has found out about Bel's affair with Hector. And Freddie Lyons finally begins
- E6: Episode 6 (2011-08-23) — It is now November 1956 and The Hour is about to broadcast live and tensions increase for everyone. Bel wants to see the BBC's commitment to impartiality meaning that they cover bo
Season 2
- E1: Episode 1 (2012-11-14) — With Freddie gone, Bel struggles to keep The Hour afloat as the new Head of News arrives.
- E2: Episode 2 (2012-11-21) — Hector's drunken late nights at El Paradis catch up with him when he is arrested on suspicion of beating up Kiki. Bel has a fight on her hands to clear Hector's name and hide his d
- E3: Episode 3 (2012-11-28) — It is Christmas at Lime Grove and a time for much soul-searching. Kiki has gone missing and Hector's self-destructive behaviour spirals as Bel and Freddie search for the truth abou
- E4: Episode 4 (2012-12-05) — Freddie and Bel's bond deepens as they make startling discoveries about the extent of Soho club-owner Cilenti's influence. Yet when a contact's life is endangered, Bel fears they'v
- E5: Episode 5 (2012-12-12) — Bel is shaken by news of a source's murder and tries to put a stop to the team's pursuit of organised criminal Cilenti. However, the story is more tempting than ever when Freddie a
- E6: Episode 6 (2012-12-13) — Bel, Freddie and Hector verge on breaking the biggest corruption expose ever – a house of cards stretching across London's most influential men – but things get complicated when on
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Hour have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Who created The Hour? Abi Morgan.
Where can I watch The Hour? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
