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The A Word

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The various generations of the Hughes family, who all love, work and fight like any other clan, find they must learn to communicate all over again when the youngest member is diagnosed with autism.

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4.0 / 5

22nd March 2016 - 9th June 2020
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Max VentoMolly WrightMorven Christie
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Diagnosis Still
Diagnosis
22nd March 2016

Episode 1

At Joe's birthday party, tensions rise when it's suggested he has communication problems.

Home School Still
Home School
29th March 2016

Episode 2

Following Joe’s diagnosis, Alison wants to protect her son and takes him out of school without telling Paul. He and Rebecca believe that Joe shouldn’t have to change to fit into the world.

Therapy Still
Therapy
5th April 2016

Episode 3

Alison has to deal with a blast from her past after Maggie, a speech and language therapist, shows up to assess Joe.

Sleepover Still
Sleepover
12th April 2016

Episode 4

An impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison, but how long can it last? Maurice and Louise come to blows over Joe, while Rebecca turns to Eddie for relationship advice.

Goodbye Still
Goodbye
19th April 2016

Episode 5

Alison is hit hard when Joe's helper Maya looks set to be deported. As Paul and Eddie discover their wives both want different things, Maurice is left kicking himself for letting Louise go.

Lost Still
Lost
26th April 2016

Episode 6

Alison brokers a peace with Paul in time for the gastropub opening, but Joe goes missing.