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The hour [videorecording] / Kudos Productions Ltd. ; in association with BBC America ; written and created by Abi Morgan ; produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts ; episode directors, Coky Giedroyć, Harry Bradbeer, Jamie Payne.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 3000039674 | 2 Entertain1000204066 | British Broadcasting Corporation3000042577 | British Broadcasting CorporationLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English Publication details: [United States] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©2011.Description: 2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 0780676815 :
  • 9780780676817
Other title:
  • Hour
Uniform titles:
  • Hour (Television program). Series 1.
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Disc One: Episode 1 -- Episode 2 -- Episode 3 -- Bonus feature: Creating The Hour [behind the scenes featurette; ca. 20 min.] ; Disc Two: Episode 4 -- Episode 5 -- Episode 6 -- Bonus feature: Set design [behind the scenes featurette; ca. 10 min.].
Production credits:
  • Editors, Xavier Russell, Gareth C. Scales ; director of photography, Chris Seager ; composer, Daniel Georgetti.
Cast: Dominic West, Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Anna Chancellor, Oona Chaplin.Summary: "London, 1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC has just launched 'The Hour,' a topical news program. At the heart of the show are three contrasting journalists: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in a man's world; her best friend, Freddie Lyon, a brilliant and passionate reporter; and charming, well-connected front man Hector Madden. As Freddie moves to cover a significant but controversial story, the trio becomes entangled in an intense interplay of politics, ambition and romance, all ignited by a mysterious murder and chilling conspiracy." -- Container.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD DRAMA Hour Available 33111008147320
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD DRAMA Hour Available 33111008268670
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 program.

DVD Extras: Creating The Hour: set design piece ; behind the scenes of The Hour.

Originally produced for British television in 2011.

Disc One: Episode 1 -- Episode 2 -- Episode 3 -- Bonus feature: Creating The Hour [behind the scenes featurette; ca. 20 min.] ; Disc Two: Episode 4 -- Episode 5 -- Episode 6 -- Bonus feature: Set design [behind the scenes featurette; ca. 10 min.].

Editors, Xavier Russell, Gareth C. Scales ; director of photography, Chris Seager ; composer, Daniel Georgetti.

Dominic West, Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Anna Chancellor, Oona Chaplin.

"London, 1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC has just launched 'The Hour,' a topical news program. At the heart of the show are three contrasting journalists: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in a man's world; her best friend, Freddie Lyon, a brilliant and passionate reporter; and charming, well-connected front man Hector Madden. As Freddie moves to cover a significant but controversial story, the trio becomes entangled in an intense interplay of politics, ambition and romance, all ignited by a mysterious murder and chilling conspiracy." -- Container.

DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; Dolby Digital stereo ; 16:9 aspect ratio.

In English with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

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