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The Hour

The Hour

7.5(86 votes)
2011 - 2012
60m per episode
Ended2 Seasons12 Episodes
DramaWar & PoliticsCrime

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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Show Details

Created by:
Abi Morgan
Network:
BBC Two
BBC America
Country:GB

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes
9.1

2011

Season 2

Season 2

6 episodes
9.0

2012

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