The A Word
The Hughes family’s everyday life is shaped by love, work, and arguments—until their youngest member is diagnosed with autism. As the child grows, the family has to rethink how they connect and communicate, and the whole household navigates the changes together.
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Season 2
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Naming Day
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.
Nov 7, 2017 · 58m -
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Get Away
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.
Nov 14, 2017 · 58m -
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Are We Still Here?
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
Nov 21, 2017 · 58m -
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Falling
Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
Nov 28, 2017 · 56m -
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Family Album
Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
Dec 5, 2017 · 57m -
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E6
Same Deep Water
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.
Dec 12, 2017 · 58m
