The A Word

Name: The A Word
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-03-22
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, David Gyasi

ENDED3 Seasons18 Episodes★ 7.9

The A Word is a drama series on BBC One that ran from 2016 to 2020, ending after 3 seasons and 18 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredMar 22, 2016

Last AiredJun 9, 2020

GenreDrama

Runtime60 min

Created ByKeren Margalit

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionFifty Fathoms, Keshet Productions

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.

Cast

Max Vento

Joe Hughes

Molly Wright

Rebecca Hughes

Morven Christie

Alison Hughes

Lee Ingleby

Paul Hughes

David Gyasi

Ben Chambers

Caroline O'Neill

Pauline

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 18 episodes

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E1Episode 1

May 5, 202060m

Unsettled by a change in his life, Joe rejects his headphones. Maurice tries to solve all his family’s problems, Alison clashes with a stranger, and Rebecca has some big news.

E2Episode 2

May 12, 202060m

Joe causes concern at school as he becomes fixated on his teacher, Heather. Paul helps Mark in his bid to join the army, and Rebecca sets the family straight about her pregnancy.

E3Episode 3

May 19, 202060m

Maurice and Eddie lock horns on a kids camping trip. Paul tries to forge a connection with Joe. Rebecca interrupts Alison’s date with Ben to confront her about motherhood.

E4Episode 4

May 26, 202060m

Alison brings the family together when she organises a sponsored walk for Joe. Paul gets a surprise from Sarah, and Maurice feels rejected by Ralph.

E5Episode 5

Jun 2, 202060m

Louise and Maurice are shaken when an unwelcome visitor arrives on the eve of Ralph’s wedding. Mark and Joe test Paul and Sarah’s liberalism when they strike out on their own.

E6Episode 6

Jun 9, 202060m

When Rebecca goes into labour, it falls to Joe to help his sister. Alison makes a decision about Ben, Paul makes Mark an offer, and Maurice has a big question for Louise.

About The A Word

The A Word is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Mar 22, 2016 and currently has 3 seasons and 18 episodes. The A Word has ended. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, David Gyasi. Created by Keren Margalit.