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Season 1

6 episodes · 19th July 2011

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 119th July 2011 Bel and Freddie, who work as BBC reporters, are given the chance to escape from their boring jobs to run a topical weekly show instead. With only one of them being able to be the producer, and with Bel in pole position for the job, Freddie is not happy. After a debutante and a childhood friend end up asking him for help in investigating a murder, he ends up realising that the only way he can investigate it is to join the staff of The Hour. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 226th July 2011 It is July 1956 and The Hour is struggling as the ratings are down, the reviews are bad and Hector and Freddie are arguing like children. Freddie is still shocked following Ruth's death and is convinced that she was murdered. Peter's killer, Tom Kish, has started working as Lix's new assistant on the foreign desk. Bel and Hector end up being brought closer together under the watchful presence of Hector's wife, Marnie as they face their biggest challenge yet. n impromptu meeting with Ruth's devastated father, Lord Elms, ends up giving Freddie a vital clue brings him closer to the truth but also puts himself in further danger. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 32nd August 2011 It is now September 1956 and Hector's brilliant interview with Mr Hafiz has caused the fortunes of The Hour to pick up.. The team are invited to spend a weekend at Hector's in-laws. The attraction between Bel and Hector continues to grow and Hector finds it hard to deal with his growing feelings for her, despite Marnie's presence. The suspicion about Tom Kish continues to grow back at the office and Isaacs on the case. Bel is surprised by the sudden appearance of Angus McCain. As the weekend away continues Freddie's crossword continues to baffle him and he believes that there is a hidden code which is an important clue as to who killed both Peter and Ruth. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 49th August 2011 It is now October, 1956 and Freddie is celebrating his birthday. The after effects of Tom's death are still being felt in the newsroom. Even though it was said that Tom had suffered a heart attack, MI6 are now a regular presence in the newsroom and it seems that Freddie in particular is being watched. Freddie goes to see Tom's widow, Jane and after realising that that she was the one behind the camera in Ruth's film, Freddie believes that she could hold some important information. Isaac believes that his latest idea for the programme could bring Sissy closer to him. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 516th August 2011 Public anger against the Suez crisis leads to violence in the streets. Marnie Madden reveals that she has found out about Bel's affair with Hector. And Freddie Lyons finally begins to get to the heart of the Ruth Elms murder case. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 623rd August 2011 It is now November 1956 and The Hour is about to broadcast live and tensions increase for everyone. Bel wants to see the BBC's commitment to impartiality meaning that they cover both the arguments for and against the war in Egypt. Both McCain and Douglas have other ideas though. Freddie has lined up a mystery guest for the show but there is a chance he might not show up. Hector has been sleeping in the office and there is lots of tension between him and Bel following Marnie's visit. Freddie ends up in Clarence's office and is unsure what to do with the information he is given. After when Lix reveals the full scope of Peter and Tom's Egyptian mission, and the real reason for Ruth's death, Freddie is shocked.
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01 Ben Whishaw profile Ben Whishawas Freddie Lyon 02 Romola Garai profile Romola Garaias Bel Rowley 03 Dominic West profile Dominic Westas Hector Madden 04 Anna Chancellor profile Anna Chancelloras Lix Storm 05 Julian Rhind-Tutt profile Julian Rhind-Tuttas Angus McCain 06 Oona Chaplin profile Oona Chaplinas Marnie Madden 07 Peter Capaldi profile Peter Capaldias Randall Brown 08 Hannah John-Kamen profile Hannah John-Kamenas Rosa Maria Ramírez 09 Peter Sullivan profile Peter Sullivanas Commander Laurence Stern 10 Abi Morgan profile Abi MorganCreator
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