RATING

M Contains violence and sex scenes

RRP

$39.99 2 Disc

BARCODE

9397810229792

SKU

R-Z02297-9

COPYRIGHT & DISTRIBUTOR

BBC

CAST

Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Dominic West

SYNOPSIS

Written by Abi Morgan, the award-winning screenwriter of Sex Traffic and Brick Lane and boasting an all-star cast, this gorgeous and thrilling drama set in the 1950s, follows a deadly conspiracy, laced with intense ambition and crackling with sexual tension.

London 1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC are launching 'The Hour' a new topical news programme. At the heart of the show are three contrasting journalists: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley (Romola Garai – Atonement) a spirited woman in a man's world, her best friend Freddie Lyon (Ben Whishaw – Bright Star) a brilliant and passionate reporter, and a charming, well-connected front man, Hector Madden (Dominic West –The Wire).

As Freddie moves to cover a significant but controversial breaking story, the trio become entangled in an intense interplay of politics, ambition and romance, ignited by a mysterious murder and chilling conspiracy.

The Hour's supporting cast includes Tim Pigott-Smith and Juliet Stevenson as Lord and Lady Elms; Anton Lesser as Clarence Fendley, the BBC's Head of News; Anna Chancellor as Lix, The Hour's brave and maverick hard-drinking foreign correspondent; Julian Rhind-Tutt as Angus McCain, the Prime Minister's eyes and ears; and Oona Chaplin as Marnie Madden, Hector's spoilt beautiful wife.

The Hour explores the ruthless politics behind the polite social facade, and ultimately reveals the secrets that will bring down a British prime Minister and redefine the world for a new generation.

Special features include:
• Creating The Hour – Set design piece
• Behind the scenes of The Hour