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The A Word

In this moving BBC drama, the Hughes family living in the Lake District are like any other family; when their young son Joe is diagnosed as autistic, their lives are changed forever, and the family members must pull together to better learn their son's condition.

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Max Vento
Joe Hughes
Lee Ingleby
Paul Hughes
Christopher Eccleston
Maurice Scott

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #3.1

Thu, Nov 5, 202059 mins

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

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Awards

  • 2016 - TV Times Award - Best Drama Series - nominated
  • 2016 - TV Times Award - Favourite Newcomer - nominated
  • 2018 - BAFTA Scotland Award - Best Actress - Television - nominated

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