

Web series
The A Word
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Scripted
- Last aired
- 2020-06-09
- Language
- English
BBC One
- autism
- dysfunctional family
- family relationships
- family drama
Seasons
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Behind the camera
Produced in
United Kingdom
Where to watch
Availability for United Kingdom. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Videos
Air dates
- First aired
- 2016-03-22
- Latest episode
- 2020-06-09
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Series 122 Mar 2016
- Series 27 Nov 2017
- Series 35 May 2020
Frequently asked questions
The A Word is streaming on Netflix, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.
Audience reviews
1- J10/10
Joe
3/2/2017
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 Ni…
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