Creators:
Abi MorganCast:
Dominic West, Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Burn Gorman, Anna Chancellor, Lisa Greenwood, Oona Chaplin, Anton Lesser, John Bowe, Tim Pigott-Smith, Peter Sullivan (more)VOD (1)
Seasons(2) / Episodes(12)
Plots(1)
London, 1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC are launching ‘The Hour’ a new topical news programme. At the heart of the show are three contrasting journalists: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in a man’s world, her best friend Freddie Lyon, a brilliant and passionate reporter, and a charming, well-connected front man, Hector Madden. As Freddie moves to cover a significant but controversial breaking story, the trio become entangled in an intense interplay of politics, ambition and romance, ignited by a mysterious murder and chilling conspiracy. Fifties London is brought to life in this tense drama, delivering an exquisite and stylish portrayal of a world on the threshold of momentous change. (2 Entertain Video)
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