TV series
The Hour
2011–2012, English, on BBC Two & BBC America. Created by Abi Morgan.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.5/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Episode 6
Aired 13 December 2012
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Abi MorganCreator
- Ben WhishawFreddie Lyon · 12 ep
- Romola GaraiBel Rowley · 12 ep
- Dominic WestHector Madden · 12 ep
- Anna ChancellorLix Storm · 12 ep
- Julian Rhind-TuttAngus McCain · 12 ep
- Oona ChaplinMarnie Madden · 12 ep
- Tim Pigott-SmithLord Elms · 6 ep
- John BoweDouglas Owen · 6 ep
- Anton LesserClarence Fendley · 6 ep
- Juliet StevensonLady Elms · 6 ep
- Burn GormanThomas Kish · 6 ep
- Peter CapaldiRandall Brown · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 July 2011
- Last aired
- 13 December 2012
- Network
- BBC Two, BBC America
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Hour: quick answers
Is The Hour worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Hour are there?
The Hour has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Hour finished?
Yes. The Hour ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Hour?
The Hour is streaming on AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel.
Is The Hour suitable for kids?
The Hour is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Hour?
If you liked The Hour, try Homeland, The Ipcress File, Traitors.
Who created The Hour?
The Hour was created by Abi Morgan and stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West.