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The Hour (2011)

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.

First Air Date
July 19, 2011
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Rating
7.4/10 (98 votes)

Cast: Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Oona Chaplin, Peter Capaldi, Hannah John-Kamen

Networks: BBC Two, BBC America
Production: BBC, Kudos
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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired7/19/2011
Last Aired12/13/2012
Seasons2
Episodes12
LanguageEnglish
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Cast

BW

Ben Whishaw

as Freddie Lyon

RG

Romola Garai

as Bel Rowley

DW

Dominic West

as Hector Madden

AC

Anna Chancellor

as Lix Storm

JR

Julian Rhind-Tutt

as Angus McCain

OC

Oona Chaplin

as Marnie Madden

PC

Peter Capaldi

as Randall Brown

HJ

Hannah John-Kamen

as Rosa Maria Ramírez

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Seasons

2 seasons
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Season 2

2012

6 episodes

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Season 1

2011

6 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hour about?

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.

How many seasons does The Hour have?

2

How many episodes does The Hour have?

12

Is The Hour still running?

No, it ended in 2012.

When did The Hour first air?

July 19, 2011

Who created The Hour?

Abi Morgan

Who stars in The Hour?

Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West

What genre is The Hour?

Drama, War & Politics, Crime