The A Word
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Starring
Max VentoLee InglebyChristopher EcclestonMolly WrightPooky QuesnelMorven Christie
Written by
Peter Bowker
Starring
Max VentoLee InglebyChristopher EcclestonMolly WrightPooky QuesnelMorven Christie
Written by
Peter Bowker
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The A Word Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
| S2 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| S3 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
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About
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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Series 12016
8.061965h 54m
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Series 22017
7.941065h 45m
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Series 32020
7.733465h 52m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Max Vento Joe Hughes
Lee Ingleby Paul Hughes
Christopher Eccleston Maurice Scott
Molly Wright Rebecca Hughes
Pooky Quesnel Louise Wilson
Morven Christie Alison Hughes
Leon Harrop Ralph Wilson
Greg McHugh Eddie Scott
Vinette Robinson Nicola Daniels
Matt Greenwood Tom Clarke
Crew
Peter Bowker
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