The Hour

2012 • ABC

4.8

6 reviews

MA15+

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Season 1 - Episode 1

8/16/11

June 1956. BBC reporters and soul-mates Bel Rowley and Freddie Lyon spot their opportunity to be a part of a brand new current affairs TV show at Lime Grove Studios. But as Freddie's interview looms, a chance meeting with an old friend finds him pursuing a new story and thrusts him deep into the middle of a dark and dangerous conspiracy.

2 Season 1 - Episode 2

8/23/11

'The Hour' is up and running, but Bel and Freddie are having trouble with Hector's on-camera personality. Freddie gets deeper into his conspiracy investigations, as revolution in Egypt forces both Bel and Hector to step up their game.

3 Season 1 - Episode 3

8/30/11

Hector's wife invites Bel and Freddie to the country for the weekend. Freddie accepts, hoping to find more clues to illuminate the murder of Ruthie, and Bell does as well after a nudge from Hector. The office becomes suspicious of Tom Kish.

4 Season 1 - Episode 4

9/6/11

As the office prepares for the war with Egypt, Freddie visits Kish's widow as the staff becomes fed up with this work habits and Bel's defence of him. Bel and Hector both hit their stride at work and the gang takes Freddie out to celebrate his birthday.

5 Season 1 - Episode 5

9/13/11

As violence erupts over the Suez Canal, the British government cracks down on content censorship with a blackout. Will Bel accept McCains' terms or risk cancellation by sticking to her guns? Freddie's digging finally leads him to the mole, and more.

6 Season 1 - Episode 6

9/20/11

It's time for Bel to choose between Freddie and Hector - as well as 'The Hour' or a rival program - and Freddie uncovers not only the mystery of Ruth's murder, but truths about himself that will change his life forever.

About this show

The Hour takes us behind the scenes of a broadcast news room in London during the mid 50s, with a highly competitive, sharp witted and passionate love triangle at its core. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC are launching The Hour, a new topical news program. 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.

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