The Hour Season 1 • TV Show
The Hour
The Hour • TV Show • Rating 7.5 out of 10
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of The Hour
The Hour currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Most episodes run for around 60 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2012.
The Hour Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Hour coming?
The Hour is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on December 13, 2012. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (GB), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Hour
Watch the main official trailer for The Hour in one place. Most of these clips were released around July 2011, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in July 2011
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overview
What is The Hour about?
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. It blends drama, war & politics and crime elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom and Canada style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Abi Morgan.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Hour
The Hour has been releasing episodes between July 2011 and December 2012 across 2 seasons. So far there are 12 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 17 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of The Hour
The main cast includes Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai and Dominic West. Behind the scenes, it is created by Abi Morgan, shaped by showrunner Jane Featherstone, Abi Morgan and Derek Wax.
Ben Whishaw
as Freddie Lyon
Romola Garai
as Bel Rowley
Dominic West
as Hector Madden
Anna Chancellor
as Lix Storm
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Angus McCain
Oona Chaplin
as Marnie Madden
Peter Capaldi
as Randall Brown
Hannah John-Kamen
as Rosa Maria Ramírez
Peter Sullivan
as Commander Laurence Stern