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Season 2 – The A Word

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"The A Word" is a drama miniseries written by BAFTA Award winner Peter Bowker ("Blackpool") and starring Christopher Eccleston, Morven Christie, Greg McHugh, Lee Ingleby and Vinette Robinson. The story follows members of the Hughes family, who seem to lead a normal existence until they receive some unexpected news. Communication problems with 5-year-old son Joe lead to a diagnosis of autism. It changes the lives of the family members, who have to pull together and learn to better communicate to deal with the boy's condition.
The A Word — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

The A Word's second season expands its scope beyond the series' inciting diagnosis and blossoms into a thoughtful and warm view on the dynamics of family, while also candidly addressing the realities of raising a child with autism.

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Allison Keene Collider The A Word lets its family drama work on us as a slow burn, leaving us with a complex and difficult conclusion to its second season. Apr 23, 2019 Full Review Lucinda Everett Daily Telegraph (UK) Peter Bowker's deft writing, though, is all about the complexities of family life -- the shared jokes and the sacrifices, the deep love, deep breaths and held tongues Rated: 4/5 Apr 23, 2019 Full Review David Stubbs Guardian This series, originally revolving around young Joe and his autism, has broadened into a warm, earthy, almost soapy study of family life. Apr 23, 2019 Full Review Alice Hinds Daily Record (UK) Having created a fine example of sensitive, inquisitive and moving television, writer Peter Bowker gets an A+ from me. Apr 23, 2019 Full Review Saskia Baron The Arts Desk I don't have much hope that it'll rise much above classy soap opera, and I mourn a lost opportunity to tell a more nuanced story about autism. Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2019 Full Review Adrian Hennigan Haaretz "The A Word" really is the rarest of beast: feel-good television without a bloody corpse in sight. Do yourself a favor and allow yourself to fall for its charms. May 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Morven Christie

Alison Hughes

Lee Ingleby

Paul Hughes

Greg McHugh

Eddie Scott

Vinette Robinson

Nicola Daniels

Max Vento

Joe Hughes

Molly Wright

Rebecca Hughes

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 7, 2017 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 Louise's life; Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Get Away Life for Joe's family turns upside down as he starts at a specialist school in Manchester; Rebecca halts her plans with James; Louise confides in a stunned Maurice. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 21, 2017 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 28, 2017 Falling Rebecca sends Paul and Alison on a weekend away to help them reconnect; Maurice has an existential crisis during a race; Eddie is determined to teach Joe to ride a bike. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 5, 2017 Family Album Paul's deepest feelings about his son's autism emerge when Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors; Eddie reaches D-Day with Holly; Maurice makes a shocking proposal. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 12, 2017 Same Deep Water An end-of-the-year show at Joe's old school brings his family members together, but as Joe takes the stage, they may not remain the family he knows. Details

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Season Info

Director
Peter Cattaneo, Susan Tully, Luke Snellin
Executive Producer
Patrick Spence
Screenwriter
Peter Bowker
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2017