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TV series

The Hour

2011•2 seasons•12 episodes•★ 7.5

DramaWar & PoliticsCrime

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.

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Overview

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.

Series details

First air date: 2011
Last air date: 2012
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Episode runtime: 60 min
Genres: Drama, War & Politics, Crime
Original language: EN
Origin country: GB
Networks: BBC Two, BBC America
Created by: Abi Morgan
Production: BBC, Kudos

Cast

Portrait of Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Freddie Lyon

Portrait of Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Bel Rowley

Portrait of Dominic West

Dominic West

Hector Madden

Portrait of Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Lix Storm

Portrait of Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Lord Elms

Portrait of John Bowe

John Bowe

Douglas Owen

Seasons

Season information provided by TMDB.

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Season 1

2011

6 episodes

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Season 2

2012

6 episodes

Videos

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THE HOUR New Series Launch Trailer•TrailerOfficial

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