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The Hour: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK

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The Hour is a UK drama and thriller series on BBC Two, which ran from 2011 to 2012, with 2 seasons and 12 episodes.

The Hour has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

The Hour seasons (2 seasons, 12 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 16July 19, 2011August 23, 2011
Season 26November 14, 2012December 13, 2012

Original UK air dates on BBC Two.

Common questions

How many seasons of The Hour are there?

The Hour has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Has The Hour ended?

The Hour has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

What channel is The Hour on in the UK?

The Hour aired on BBC Two. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in The Hour?

The main cast includes Anna Chancellor, Ben Whishaw, Dominic West, Joshua McGuire.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.