The A Word

The Hughes family work and love and fight like every other family. Then, their youngest son is diagnosed with autism and they don't feel like every other family anymore.

Genre: Drama

Cast:Max Vento , Lee Ingleby , Christopher Eccleston , Molly Wright , Pooky Quesnel , Morven Christie , Leon Harrop , Greg McHugh , Vinette Robinson , Matt Greenwood , Adam Wittek , Tommie Grabiec , Travis George , Ibrahim Ismail , Daniel Cerqueira , Harrison Newell-Parker , Gemma Paige North , George Bukhari

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Diagnosis

Sun, Jan 15, 2017

Alison and Paul are in denial about the behaviour of their young son, Joe. When the extended family gather for Joe's fifth birthday it is suggested something is wrong - prompting grandfather Maurice to take action.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Home School

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

Following Joe's diagnosis Alison removes him from school to protect him, but Paul and Rebecca take a different view. Eddie is troubled by thoughts of Nicola's ex-lover and Maurice tries to avoid his singing teacher.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Therapy

Sun, Jan 29, 2017

Alison receives a blast from her past when speech and language therapist Maggie arrives to assess Joe - forcing the family to confront some uncomfortable truths. Eddie is determined to put his own stamp on the brewery.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Sleepover

Sun, Feb 5, 2017

Alison allows Paul to persuade her to tell the school about Joe's diagnosis. With Maya helping care for Joe, Alison volunteers to help at the school and invites two of Joe's classmates to a sleepover leading to a breakthrough.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Goodbye

Sun, Feb 12, 2017

Alison is stunned when Maya faces deportation and Joe's behaviour reaches crisis point. Rebecca is coached on the best way to get revenge and Maurice is left regretting letting Louise go.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Lost

Sun, Feb 19, 2017

The family gather for the launch of Paul's gastropub and while Maurice gets to grips with the décor, Alison tries to reconcile with Paul. However, the family and local community must come together when Joe disappears.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Tue, May 5, 2020

Joe is facing the changes due his parents separation, while Maurice is trying to solve all the problems in his family life.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Tue, May 12, 2020

Joe becomes fixated on his teacher. Paul helps Mark in his bid to join the army.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Tue, May 19, 2020

Eddie makes a shock decision, Alison goes on a first date. Paul takes Joe camping.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Tue, May 26, 2020

Alison organises a sponsored walk for Joe. Maurice feels sidelined by Ralph.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Tue, Jun 2, 2020

An unwelcome visitor arrives in the Lakes on the eve of Ralph and Katie's wedding.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Tue, Jun 9, 2020

Rebecca and Joe fall into a crisis. Can Joe help his sister when she needs him most?

The A Word

S1.E1 ∙ Diagnosis

S1.E2 ∙ Home School

S1.E3 ∙ Therapy

S1.E4 ∙ Sleepover

S1.E5 ∙ Goodbye

S1.E6 ∙ Lost

S2.E1 ∙ Naming Day

S2.E2 ∙ Get Away

S2.E3 ∙ Are We Still Here?

S2.E4 ∙ Falling