The A Word

TV-14

18 episodes3 seasons

US Release

Overview:

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.

Created by:

Keren Margalit

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

3/22/2016

Last air date:

6/9/2020

Key words:

autism
dysfunctional family
family relationships
family drama

Seasons

Series 1

6 Episodes

Series 2

6 Episodes

Series 3

6 Episodes

Cast

Max Vento

~ as ~

Joe Hughes

Molly Wright

~ as ~

Rebecca Hughes

Morven Christie

~ as ~

Alison Hughes

Lee Ingleby

~ as ~

Paul Hughes

Matt Greenwood

~ as ~

Tom Clarke

Thomas Gregory

~ as ~

Luke Taylor

George Bukhari

~ as ~

Terry

Adam Wittek

~ as ~

David Nowak

Julia Krynke

~ as ~

Maya Petrenko

Vinette Robinson

~ as ~

Nicola Daniels

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Reviews (1)

J
Joe
Written 8 year(s) ago
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 Nicola, who's not the world's most faithful woman. There's also his well-intentioned dad, his aggressive mum, and his more aggressive grandad. We also meet various counsellors, babysitters (again, delightful!) and Rebecca's morally dubious boyfriend, and his odious friend.

Definitely give this one a go! You won't regret it! :)