# Where to watch The Hour (2011) in the UK

> The Hour (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War & Politics, Crime  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T10:31:12.318Z)  

## Synopsis

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 programme.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hour&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Hour)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hour&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=The%20Hour)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hour&i=instant-video)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/39718-the-hour/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Hour&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Hour in the UK?**

The Hour (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Hour?**

Yes. The Hour can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of The Hour on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Hour on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Hour is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/39718/the-hour-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/gxspHzwLcFMPQL3SqU3g1zqLlQL.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/39718/the-hour-2011.json

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