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.
Episodes
1Naming Day
60 minNov 7, 2017
When Joe says the A word for the first time, Paul and Alison know they must talk to him about his autism. Maurice is catapulted back into the life of Louise, and Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep.
2Get Away
60 minNov 14, 2017
Life for the Hughes family turns upside down as Joe starts at a specialist school in Manchester. Rebecca halts her plans with James, and Louise confides in a stunned Maurice.
3Are We Still Here?
60 minNov 21, 2017
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
4Falling
60 minNov 28, 2017
Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
5Family Album
60 minDec 5, 2017
Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
6Same Deep Water
60 minDec 12, 2017
An "End of Year Show" at Joe's old school brings his family members together. Paul’s deepest feelings about his son’s autism emerge when Nicola makes a film of Joe’s behaviours. Eddie reaches D-Day with Holly, while Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
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