The Hour is a Canadian late-night television talk show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos in which he interviews politicians, newsmakers, sports heroes, activists, rock stars and Hollywood A-listers and satirises the entertainment industry.
The show premiered in Canada on CBC on 17 January, 2005.
The Hour aired in South Africa on DStv's M-Net Series channel from 10 July, 2010 to 1 January, 2011, on Saturdays at 21h30. New episodes broadcast weekly and only the first season aired in South Africa. There are 26 hour-long episodes in the first season.
Repeats
Sundays: 03h30, 09h30, 15h30
Synopsis
Welcome to The Hour – Canada's Late Night Talk Show.
Host George Stroumboulopoulos connects you to the movers and shakers of the world. With his trademark interview style, George asks the questions that spark dynamic dialogues.
In a vibrant fusion of news, entertainment, and in depth conversations, The Hour provides its audience direct access to the influential and fascinating people who are shaping our future.
Equally comfortable interviewing politicians, newsmakers, sports heroes, activists, rock stars and Hollywood A-listers, George has welcomed such notable and varied guests as former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, former Prime Ministers of Canada Jean Chrétien and Brian Mulroney, hockey sensation Sean Avery, environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki, music legend Bono, Noble Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi,and iconic actors Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford.
These remarkable people are just a few of the many to sit in The Hour's signature red leather chairs.
The Hour's reach extends beyond television and provides a model of a multi-platform success. One of Canada's most popular television websites and YouTube Channels, The Hour has a thriving online community with The Hour's blog, archived episodes, exclusive content and award-winning podcasts on iTunes.
The Hour has won eight Gemini awards, including four for best host and three for best talk show series, and a 2009 Gracie Award for Outstanding TV Show – Public Division, by the American Women of Radio and Television.