The A Word

Series 2

TV-14

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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.

Where to Watch Series 2

6 Episodes

Naming Day
E1
Naming DayWhen 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.
Get Away
E2
Get AwayLife 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.
Are We Still Here?
E3
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.
Falling
E4
FallingPaul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
Family Album
E5
Family AlbumPaul is annoyed that Nicola has filmed Joe to present at a symposium on autism, feeling that it turns his son into a freak show. He is also at odds with Alison over Rebecca's decision to work with Alison's ex, Stuart, selling cars, rather than go to university. Meanwhile Eddie, dumped by Holly and getting closer to Nicola, offers advice to Maurice, who feels that Louise is rejecting him.
Same Deep Water
E6
Same Deep WaterAn "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.