Series

The Hour

★ 7.5(99)20111h 0m2 seasons

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Where to watch The Hour

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Good to know

Creator: Abi Morgan
Release date: 2011-07-19
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Network: BBC Two, BBC America
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

The Hour — trailer

About The Hour

The Hour is a 2011 web series in the Drama, War & Politics and Crime genres, created by Abi Morgan, starring Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai and Dominic West. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two and BBC America. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 99 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hour in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 16 eps · 2011

Season 26 eps · 2012

Cast

Ben Whishaw

Freddie Lyon

Romola Garai

Bel Rowley

Dominic West

Hector Madden

Anna Chancellor

Lix Storm

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Angus McCain

Oona Chaplin

Marnie Madden

Peter Capaldi

Randall Brown

Hannah John-Kamen

Rosa Maria Ramírez

Peter Sullivan

Commander Laurence Stern

Themes & keywords

journalistjournalismcold warreporterperiod dramahistoricalbritish historyinvestigative journalism1950smodern history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hour in Italy?+

The Hour is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Hour on Netflix?+

The Hour is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How many seasons of The Hour are there?+

The Hour has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Hour?+

The Hour stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Dominic West, Anna Chancellor and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

When did The Hour come out?+

The Hour is a 2011 web series created by Abi Morgan.

What genre is The Hour?+

The Hour is Drama, War & Politics and Crime series.

Who created The Hour?+

The Hour was created by Abi Morgan.