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The A Word

Series 2 · 6 episodes · Nov 7, 2017

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    Episode 1

    Naming Day

    Nov 7, 2017

    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 the life of Louise, and Eddie and Nicola have a secret to keep.

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    Episode 2

    Get Away

    Nov 14, 2017

    Life 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.

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    Episode 3

    Are We Still Here?

    Nov 21, 2017

    Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.

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    Episode 4

    Falling

    Nov 28, 2017

    Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.

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    Episode 5

    Family Album

    Dec 5, 2017

    Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.

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    Episode 6

    Same Deep Water

    Dec 12, 2017

    An "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.