The Hour
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The Hour

7.5/10 2011 2 Seasons 12 Episodes

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.

On screen

Top Cast

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Freddie Lyon

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Bel Rowley

Dominic West

Dominic West

Hector Madden

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Lix Storm

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Angus McCain

Oona Chaplin

Oona Chaplin

Marnie Madden

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Lord Elms

John Bowe

John Bowe

Douglas Owen

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Clarence Fendley

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Lady Elms

Burn Gorman

Burn Gorman

Thomas Kish

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Randall Brown

Episodes guide

Seasons

Specials

Specials

3 episodes · —

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes · 2011

Season 2

Season 2

6 episodes · 2012

Preview

Official Trailer

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