Series

The Hour

2011★ 7.52 seasons

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

Featured cast

Ben WhishawFreddie Lyon

Romola GaraiBel Rowley

Dominic WestHector Madden

Anna ChancellorLix Storm

Julian Rhind-TuttAngus McCain

Oona ChaplinMarnie Madden

Episodes

1Episode 1Bel 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…60 min

2Episode 2It 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 …60 min

3Episode 3It 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 spen…60 min

4Episode 4It 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 i…60 min

5Episode 5Public 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. A…60 min

6Episode 6It 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 impartia…60 min

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