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The Hour

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A series following life in and around a weekly BBC news program in 1956 focuses on the lives of three people, the two friends for whom "The Hour" has been a lifelong dream, and the show's anchor.

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Awards

  • 2013 - Golden Globe - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2013 - Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special - winner
  • 2012 - Golden Globe - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2012 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated

Cast & Crew See All

Ben Whishaw
Freddie Lyon
Romola Garai
Bel Rowley
Dominic West
Hector Madden

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Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Skyfall's Ben Whishaw Comes Out, Confirms Civil Partnership

Skyfall actor Ben Whishaw came out Sunday and revealed that he entered into a civil partnership with composer Mark Bradshaw last August in Sydney, Australia, The Daily Mail reports. Whishaw and Bradshaw met on the 2009 film Bright Star, in which Whishaw played...

Tue, Aug 6, 2013

Who Is the New Doctor Who?

Oscar winner Peter Capaldi will play the 12th Doctor Who, BBC announced Sunday during the live special Dr. Who Live: The Next Doctor. "It's so wonderful not to keep this secret any longer," Capaldi said during the special, which aired worldwide. "For a while I couldn't...

Sun, Aug 4, 2013

BBC America Acquires Drama Starring Doctor Who’s David Tennant and Arthur Darvill

BBC America has acquired the eight-part drama Broadchurch starring Doctor Who alums David Tennant and Arthur Darvill, the cable network announced Saturday at the winter TV previews. Broadchurch will focus on...

Sat, Jan 5, 2013

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The Hour: Clip 5
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The Hour: Clip 2
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The Hour: Clip 3
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