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,…
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Fifty Fathoms, Keshet Productions
- Network
- BBC One
- Created By
- Keren Margalit
- Last Episode
- S3 E6 · Jun 9, 2020
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What is The A Word about?
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.
How many episodes does The A Word have?
The A Word has 18 episodes across 3 seasons — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in The A Word?
The series stars Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, David Gyasi.
When was The A Word released?
The A Word was released in 2016 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is The A Word worth watching?
The A Word holds a rating of 7.9/10 from viewer votes (26 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.