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The A Word
Family drama with a boy with autism at its heart.
Series 1: Episode 1 (59 mins)
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Episode 1
When Joe says the word 'autistic', his parents know they need to talk to him about it.
58 mins
Episode 2
Joe starts his first day at a specialist school in Manchester.
58 mins
Episode 3
Paul makes a connection with Sophie when he takes her and Mark to a gig.
58 mins
Episode 4
Rebecca sends Paul and Alison on a weekend away to help them reconnect.
57 mins
Episode 5
Paul reacts badly when Nicola makes a film of Joe's autistic behaviours.
58 mins
Episode 6
An end-of-year show at Joe's old school brings his family members together.
57 mins