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The A Word

7.9(26)20163 seasons · 18 episodes60m / ep
Drama

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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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Last aired
2020-06-09
Language
English
  • BBC One
  • autism
  • dysfunctional family
  • family relationships
  • family drama

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United Kingdom

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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

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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

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  • J

    Joe

    3/2/2017

    10/10

    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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