The A WordSeries 1

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In this moving BBC drama, the Hughes family living in the Lake District are like any other family; when their young son Joe is diagnosed as autistic, their lives are changed forever, and the family members must pull together to better learn their son's condition.

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6 episoder

Diagnosis
E1
DiagnosisAlison and Paul are in denial about the behaviour of their young son, Joe. When the extended family gather for Joe's fifth birthday it is suggested something is wrong - prompting grandfather Maurice to take action.
Home School
E2
Home SchoolFollowing Joe's diagnosis Alison removes him from school to protect him, but Paul and Rebecca take a different view. Eddie is troubled by thoughts of Nicola's ex-lover and Maurice tries to avoid his singing teacher.
Therapy
E3
TherapyAlison receives a blast from her past when speech and language therapist Maggie arrives to assess Joe - forcing the family to confront some uncomfortable truths. Eddie is determined to put his own stamp on the brewery.
Sleepover
E4
SleepoverAn impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison, but how long can it last? Maurice and Louise come to blows over Joe, while Rebecca turns to Eddie for relationship advice.
Goodbye
E5
GoodbyeTo Alison's horror Maya, the brewery worker who has made great progress with Joe, is revealed as an illegal immigrant and deported, causing a blow to Joe's development. A further rift occurs when Paul finds out that Alison does not share his desire for another child. Maurice falls out with Eddie who considers leaving the brewery and Rebecca's attempt to get revenge on Luke for dumping her almost costs Nicola her promotion chances.
Lost
E6
LostThe family gather for the launch of Paul's gastropub and while Maurice gets to grips with the décor, Alison tries to reconcile with Paul. However, the family and local community must come together when Joe disappears.