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The Hour

7.520112 seasons15TV SeriesDramaWar & PoliticsCrime

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.

ProducersJane Featherstone·Noelle Morris

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoSky GoSky GoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsChannel 4Channel 4Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsUKTV PlayUKTV Play
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 14, 2012 8.3
E2
Episode 2
Nov 21, 2012 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Nov 28, 2012 8.5
E4
Episode 4
Dec 5, 2012 9.0
E5
Episode 5
Dec 12, 2012 9.3
E6
Episode 6
Dec 13, 2012 9.7

Cast

BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Freddie Lyon
RGRomola Garai
Romola Garai
Bel Rowley
DWDominic West
Dominic West
Hector Madden
ACAnna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Lix Storm
JRJulian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Angus McCain
OCOona Chaplin
Oona Chaplin
Marnie Madden
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Randall Brown
HJHannah John-Kamen
Hannah John-Kamen
Rosa Maria Ramírez
PSPeter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan
Commander Laurence Stern

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The Hour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hour?

The Hour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go and Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hour on Netflix?

No, The Hour is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Go.

Is The Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Hour is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Hour for free?

The Hour is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Hour?

The Hour has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Hour out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Hour are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Hour?

No — The Hour ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.