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 journalist: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in a man’s world, her best friend Freddie Lyon, a brilliant young and passionate reporter, and a charming, well-connected front man, Hector Madden.
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.