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The A Word( 2016)

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Overview

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.

  1. Keren Margalit

    Creator

Series Cast

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    Max Vento

    Joe Hughes

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    Molly Wright

    Rebecca Hughes

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    Morven Christie

    Alison Hughes

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    Lee Ingleby

    Paul Hughes

Current Season

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Series 3

2020 | 6 Episodes

Series 3 of The A Word premiered on May 05 2020

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A review by Joe

10
Written by Joe on Thu Mar 02 2017
I love this show! It's actually quite a personal thing for me, as I am an autistic male, called... Joe! Unlike my fictional counterpart, I was diagnosed at 10, not 5, but this show definitely draws on familiar experiences. With regards the other characters, well, obviously his sister Rebecca is lovely, while her friend is awesome too! Uncle Eddie, played by the amazing Greg McHugh, is a delight, unlike his wife Nicola, who's not the world's most faithful woman. There's also his well-intentioned dad, his aggressive mum, and his more aggressive grandad. We also meet various counsellors, babysi...

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Facts

Status

Ended

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Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

  • autism
  • dysfunctional family
  • family relationships
  • family drama