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The Hour (2011)

7.5/10 Ended 60 min Jul 19, 2011 2 Seasons
Drama War & Politics Crime

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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Show Details

Original Title The Hour
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 12
Total Seasons 2
Popularity 8.6

Networks

BBC Two
GB
BBC America
US

Cast

Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Freddie Lyon
12 episodes
Romola Garai
Romola Garai
Bel Rowley
12 episodes
Dominic West
Dominic West
Hector Madden
12 episodes
Anna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Lix Storm
12 episodes
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Angus McCain
12 episodes
Oona Chaplin
Oona Chaplin
Marnie Madden
12 episodes
Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith
Lord Elms
6 episodes
John Bowe
John Bowe
Douglas Owen
6 episodes
Anton Lesser
Anton Lesser
Clarence Fendley
6 episodes
Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Lady Elms
6 episodes
Burn Gorman
Burn Gorman
Thomas Kish
6 episodes
Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Randall Brown
6 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Abi Morgan
Executive Producer Jane Featherstone, Abi Morgan, Derek Wax
Producer Noelle Morris, Ruth Kenley-Letts

Seasons

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Specials
2 episodes
Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes 2011
Season 2
Season 2
6 episodes 2012

Networks

BBC Two
GB
BBC America
US

Videos & Trailers

THE HOUR New Series Launch Trailer
THE HOUR New Series Launch Trailer
Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Posters
Poster Image

Keywords

journalist journalism cold war reporter period drama historical british history investigative journalism 1950s modern history

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Rating
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Based on 89 votes

Details
First Air Date July 19, 2011
Last Air Date December 13, 2012
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 8.6
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