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.
- Metascore76
- 2016-2020
- 3 seasons
- SundanceTV
- Drama
- TV-MA
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.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Thu, Nov 5, 2020 59 mins
Joe is facing the changes due his parents separation, while Maurice is trying to solve all the problems in his family life.
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
Thu, Nov 12, 2020 59 mins
Joe becomes fixated on his teacher. Paul helps Mark in his bid to join the army.
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
Thu, Nov 19, 2020 59 mins
Eddie makes a shock decision, Alison goes on a first date. Paul takes Joe camping.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
Thu, Nov 26, 2020 59 mins
Alison organises a sponsored walk for Joe. Maurice feels sidelined by Ralph.
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
Thu, Dec 3, 2020 58 mins
An unwelcome visitor arrives in the Lakes on the eve of Ralph and Katie's wedding.
Episode 6
Episode #3.6
58 mins
Rebecca and Joe fall into a crisis. Can Joe help his sister when she needs him most?