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The Hour

02 - Failure at Launch

Season 1 Episode 2 | 59m 04s

The Hour begins its first few weeks of broadcast, but Hector flounders on air. While Freddie clashes with Hector, he also continues to investigate the murder of Peter Darrall and the apparent suicide of Ruth Elms. Then Egypt's President Nasser seizes the Suez Canal, sending the newsroom into a frenzy.

Aired: 03/30/22
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