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The Hour | Moodies

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The Hour

2011·1h 0m·2 seasons

Genres: Drama / War & Politics / CrimeAge rating: TV-14

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.

Created by Abi Morgan

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Season 1

6 episodes

Jul 19, 2011

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Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

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Romola Garai

Romola Garai

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Dominic West

Dominic West

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Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

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Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

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Romola Garai

Romola Garai

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Dominic West

Dominic West

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Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

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Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

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John Bowe

John Bowe

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Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

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Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

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Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

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Oona Chaplin

Oona Chaplin

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Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

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Creators: Abi Morgan
Writing: Abi Morgan
Producing: Abi Morgan Ruth Kenley-Letts
Directors: Jamie Payne Catherine Morshead

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United Kingdom · Canada

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