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The A Word

The A Word

20167.93 Seasons18 EpisodesEndedTV-14

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 Avi Nir
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Max Vento

Max Vento

Joe Hughes

Molly Wright

Molly Wright

Rebecca Hughes

Morven Christie

Morven Christie

Alison Hughes

Lee Ingleby

Lee Ingleby

Paul Hughes

David Gyasi

David Gyasi

Ben Chambers

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Themes & Keywords

autismdysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsfamily drama

About The A Word

The A Word is a drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of autism, dysfunctional family, family relationships, family drama. Created by Avi Nir, it stars Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie. 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.

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