The Hour

Seasons

2011

8

TV-14

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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Episode List

S1 • E1

Pilot

1956. Bel Rowley and Freddie Lyon, BBC reporters and best friends, apply to join a new current affairs program. Meanwhile, Freddie is asked to investigate a murder.

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

With "The Hour" struggling, Bel knows they need to pull off an interview with an Egyptian diplomat. Is Hector up to the challenge? And Freddie believes he may have found a clue to the mystery he is investigating.

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

A weekend party at Hector's in-laws gives Freddie the chance to question Ruth's fiancé. Hector and Bel struggle with their attraction towards each other. Meanwhile, Isaac continues the investigation back at the office.

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

Freddie disappears from the office just as two huge news stories are breaking. The newly confident Hector takes command. Bel and Hector's affair heats up.

S1 • E5

Episode #1.5

McCain pressures "The Hour" to toe the line concerning the Suez Crisis, but Freddie has other ideas. And Lix helps Freddie with an important lead.

S1 • E6

Episode #1.6

The team prepare to air a controversial episode on the Suez Crisis. Hector and Bel must make a decision about their relationship. Finally, Freddie learns the truth about what happened to Ruth.