Bel and Freddie, who work as BBC reporters, are given the chance to escape from their boring jobs to run a topical weekly show instead. With only one of them being able to be the producer, and with Bel in pole position for the job, Freddie is not happy.

It is July 1956 and The Hour is struggling as the ratings are down, the reviews are bad and Hector and Freddie are arguing like children. Freddie is still shocked following Ruth's passing and is convinced that she was cuddled. Peter's hugger, Tom Kish, has started working as Lix's new assistant on the foreign desk.

It is now September 1956 and Hector's brilliant interview with Mr Hafiz has caused the fortunes of The Hour to pick up.. The team are invited to spend a weekend at Hector's in-laws. The attraction between Bel and Hector continues to grow and Hector finds it hard to deal with his growing feelings for her, despite Marnie's presence. The suspicion about Tom Kish continues to grow back at the office and Isaacs on the case.

It is now October, 1956 and Freddie is celebrating his birthday. The after effects of Tom's passing are still being felt in the newsroom. Even though it was said that Tom had suffered a heart attack, MI6 are now a regular presence in the newsroom and it seems that Freddie in particular is being watched.

It is now November 1956 and the the country is more divided than ever with British troops fighting in Egypt. The Prime Minister tells the country his reasons for military action. The pressure on The Hour to follow a pro-government line is increased by McCain but Freddie has other ideas. Lady Elms ends up warning Freddie to stop his investigation and leave the family alone but Freddie refuses.

It is now November 1956 and The Hour is about to broadcast live and tensions increase for everyone. Bel wants to see the BBC's commitment to impartiality meaning that they cover both the arguments for and against the war in Egypt. Both McCain and Douglas have other ideas though.