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The Hour

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.

10 Votes (8)

2011 HD 60min TV-14 United Kingdom English Ended
Drama
british history period drama historical cold war 1950s journalist journalism reporter investigative journalism modern history

Credits:

Abi Morgan

director

Ben Whishaw

Freddie Lyon

Anna Chancellor

Lix Storm

Romola Garai

Bel Rowley

Dominic West

Hector Madden

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Angus McCain

S1E1 - 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 producer, and with Bel in pole position for the job, Freddie is not happy. After a debutante and a childhood friend end up asking him for help in investigating a murder, he ends up realising that the only way he can investigate it is to join the staff of The Hour.

S1E2 - 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 Ruths death and is convinced that she was murdered. Peters killer, Tom Kish, has started working as Lixs new assistant on the foreign desk. Bel and Hector end up being brought closer together under the watchful presence of Hectors wife, Marnie as they face their biggest challenge yet. n impromptu meeting with Ruths devastated father, Lord Elms, ends up giving Freddie a vital clue brings him closer to the truth but also puts himself in further danger.

S1E3 - Episode 3 2011-08-02

It is now September 1956 and Hectors brilliant interview with Mr Hafiz has caused the fortunes of The Hour to pick up.. The team are invited to spend a weekend at Hectors in-laws. The attraction between Bel and Hector continues to grow and Hector finds it hard to deal with his growing feelings for her, despite Marnies presence. The suspicion about Tom Kish continues to grow back at the office and Isaacs on the case. Bel is surprised by the sudden appearance of Angus McCain. As the weekend away continues Freddies crossword continues to baffle him and he believes that there is a hidden code which is an important clue as to who killed both Peter and Ruth.

S1E4 - Episode 4 2011-08-09

It is now October, 1956 and Freddie is celebrating his birthday. The after effects of Toms death are still being felt in the newsroom. Even though it was said that Tom had suffered a heart attack, MI6 are now a regular presence in the newsroom and it seems that Freddie in particular is being watched. Freddie goes to see Toms widow, Jane and after realising that that she was the one behind the camera in Ruths film, Freddie believes that she could hold some important information. Isaac believes that his latest idea for the programme could bring Sissy closer to him.

S1E5 - 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 Bels affair with Hector. And Freddie Lyons finally begins to get to the heart of the Ruth Elms murder case.

S1E6 - 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 BBCs commitment to impartiality meaning that they cover both the arguments for and against the war in Egypt. Both McCain and Douglas have other ideas though. Freddie has lined up a mystery guest for the show but there is a chance he might not show up. Hector has been sleeping in the office and there is lots of tension between him and Bel following Marnies visit. Freddie ends up in Clarences office and is unsure what to do with the information he is given. After when Lix reveals the full scope of Peter and Toms Egyptian mission, and the real reason for Ruths death, Freddie is shocked.

S2E1 - Episode 1 2012-11-14

With Freddie gone, Bel struggles to keep The Hour afloat as the new Head of News arrives.

S2E2 - Episode 2 2012-11-21

Hectors 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 Hectors name and hide his disappearance from Randall. However Freddie complicates matters further when he decides to hold a controversial interview with a fascist on the same day as a visit from members of the board.

S2E3 - Episode 3 2012-11-28

It is Christmas at Lime Grove and a time for much soul-searching. Kiki has gone missing and Hectors self-destructive behaviour spirals as Bel and Freddie search for the truth about what happened to her. Meanwhile, Randall tells Lix the real reason for his return but is she willing to dredge up a painful past?

S2E4 - Episode 4 2012-12-05

Freddie and Bels bond deepens as they make startling discoveries about the extent of Soho club-owner Cilentis influence. Yet when a contacts life is endangered, Bel fears theyve gone too far. Hector confronts old demons with Laurie - will he upset his team and protect his best friend? Lix and Randall receive uplifting news.

S2E5 - Episode 5 2012-12-12

Bel is shaken by news of a sources murder and tries to put a stop to the teams pursuit of organised criminal Cilenti. However, the story is more tempting than ever when Freddie and Hector discover the depths that the corruption has reached, leading to chaos at the club. Is Bel right? Is Freddie charging towards a loaded gun?

S2E6 - Episode 6 2012-12-13

Bel, Freddie and Hector verge on breaking the biggest corruption expose ever - a house of cards stretching across Londons most influential men - but things get complicated when one of them becomes the centre of a tabloid sex scandal. As they battle against high-level cover-up, Freddies quest for a controversial contributor takes him right into the lions den.