TheHour
AsSeen on BBC America
Whenthe movie ‘The Hour‘ arrived at my door I must admit that I had neverheard of it before! But since I have reviewed BBC movies in the pastI thought I better see this one as I have never reviewed a BBC movieI did not like!
Thiswas no exception! I fell in love with this show about 10 minutes intoit! It has everything you would want in a TV series! Suspense,Romance, mystery, and more!
TheHour takes place in London in 1956. So it also has that old time feelto it that I love so much in the shows that I watch! I am reallyhooked and can’t wait to see more of The Hour! Thanks BBC for makingyet another amazing TV Series!
Onthe Back
Writtenby the award-winning screenwriter of Sex Traffic and Brick Land andboasting an all-star cast, this gorgeous and thrilling 1950’s dramafollows a deadly conspiracy, laced with intense ambition andcrackling with sexual tension.
London,1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC just launched “The Hour,” atopical news program. At the heart of the show are three contrastingjournalists; enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in aman’s world; her best friend Freddie Lyon, a brilliant and passionatereporter; and charming; well-connected front man Hector Madden. AsFreddie moves to cover a significant but controversial breakingstory, the trio becomes entangled in an intense interplay ofpolitics, ambition and romance, all ignited by a mysterious murderand chilling conspiracy.
Drivingby quick-witted characters and fast paced dialogue, The Hour playsout as a riveting thriller set in a decade on the threshold ofchange, from the ruthless sexual politics behind the polite socialfacade to the revelations that redefined the world for a newgeneration.
Idid receive a product for the purpose of this review, However myopinion was used in this review and was not influenced in any way!All thoughts are my own and may vary from others.
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