As of July 2026, The Hour Season 1 aired in 2011 with 6 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Hour Season 1

2011 6 Episodes Drama · War & Politics ⭐ 8/10

Right now you can watch The Hour Season 1 on and — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ben Whishaw's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Hour Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The Hour Season 1 treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Season 1 of The Hour includes 6 episodes. It aired from July 2011 to August 2011. This season stars Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai and Dominic West. Ben Whishaw and Romola Garai lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. The Hour Season 1 is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Hour Season 1 proves them wrong. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ben Whishaw's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

📡 Where to Watch The Hour Season 1

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🎬 The Hour Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 1
2011-07-19
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 u...
E2
Episode 2
2011-07-26
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 th...
E3
Episode 3
2011-08-02
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...
E4
Episode 4
2011-08-09
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 watche...
E5
Episode 5
2011-08-16
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.
E6
Episode 6
2011-08-23
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...

🎭 Cast of The Hour Season 1

Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Freddie Lyon
Romola Garai
Romola Garai
Bel Rowley
Dominic West
Dominic West
Hector Madden
Anna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Lix Storm
Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith
Lord Elms
John Bowe
John Bowe
Douglas Owen
Anton Lesser
Anton Lesser
Clarence Fendley
Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Lady Elms
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Angus McCain
Burn Gorman
Burn Gorman
Thomas Kish

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