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Cast & Crew

Peter Capaldi
As Randall Brown
Anna Chancellor
As Lix Storm
Julian Rhind-Tutt
As Angus McCain
Dominic West
As Hector Madden
Ben Whishaw
As Freddie Lyon
Romola Garai
As Bel Rowley
Oona Chaplin
As Marnie Madden
Peter Sullivan
As Commander Laurence Stern
Hannah John-Kamen
As Commander Laurence Stern

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The Hour is a gripping drama series that takes viewers behind the scenes of a BBC news program in 1950s Cold War-era England. The show follows the lives of journalist Freddie Lyon, producer Bel Rowley, and anchorman Hector Madden as they navigate the cutthroat world of television news, while also exploring the personal and professional struggles they face in their careers and personal lives. As they dig deeper into controversial stories, they must confront the harsh realities of the era and their own relationships with each other. With a talented cast and richly detailed settings, The Hour is a must-watch for fans of period dramas and political thrillers.

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