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The A Word

  • TV Series
  • 2016– 2016–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.1K
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Max Vento in The A Word (2016)
The A Word
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The Hughes family work and love and fight like every other family. Then, their youngest son is diagnosed with autism and they don't feel like every other family anymore.The Hughes family work and love and fight like every other family. Then, their youngest son is diagnosed with autism and they don't feel like every other family anymore.The Hughes family work and love and fight like every other family. Then, their youngest son is diagnosed with autism and they don't feel like every other family anymore.
IMDb RATING
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2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Peter Bowker
  • Stars
    • Max Vento
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Christopher Eccleston
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  • Creator
    • Peter Bowker
  • Stars
    • Max Vento
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Christopher Eccleston
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    • 27User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Episodes18

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    The A Word
    Trailer 0:41
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    Christopher Eccleston and Pooky Quesnel in The A Word (2016)
    Christopher Eccleston and Pooky Quesnel in The A Word (2016)
    Christopher Eccleston and Pooky Quesnel in The A Word (2016)
    Lee Ingleby and Gemma Paige North in The A Word (2016)
    Max Vento in The A Word (2016)
    Julie Hesmondhalgh and Max Vento in The A Word (2016)
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    Gemma Paige North in The A Word (2016)
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    Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, and Gemma Paige North in The A Word (2016)

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    Max Vento
    Max Vento
    • Joe Hughesas Joe Hughes
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2020
    Lee Ingleby
    Lee Ingleby
    • Paul Hughesas Paul Hughes
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2020
    Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston
    • Maurice Scottas Maurice Scott
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2020
    Molly Wright
    Molly Wright
    • Rebecca Hughesas Rebecca Hughes
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2020
    Pooky Quesnel
    Pooky Quesnel
    • Louise Wilsonas Louise Wilson
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2020
    Morven Christie
    Morven Christie
    • Alison Hughesas Alison Hughes
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2020
    Leon Harrop
    • Ralph Wilsonas Ralph Wilson
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2020
    Greg McHugh
    Greg McHugh
    • Eddie Scottas Eddie Scott
    16 episodes16 eps • 2016–2020
    Vinette Robinson
    Vinette Robinson
    • Nicola Danielsas Nicola Daniels
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2017
    Matt Greenwood
    Matt Greenwood
    • Tom Clarkeas Tom Clarke
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2020
    Adam Wittek
    Adam Wittek
    • David Nowakas David Nowak
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016–2017
    Tommie Grabiec
    Tommie Grabiec
    • Pavel Kaminskias Pavel Kaminski
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016–2017
    Travis George
    • Mark Berwickas Mark Berwick
    10 episodes10 eps • 2017–2020
    Ibrahim Ismail
    • Rameshas Ramesh
    10 episodes10 eps • 2016–2020
    Daniel Cerqueira
    • Dr. Gravesas Dr. Graves…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2016–2020
    Harrison Newell-Parker
    • Bill Hibbsas Bill Hibbs
    8 episodes8 eps • 2016–2020
    Gemma Paige North
    • Sarah Hibbsas Sarah Hibbs
    7 episodes7 eps • 2016–2020
    George Bukhari
    George Bukhari
    • Terryas Terry…
    7 episodes7 eps • 2016–2017
    • Creator
      • Peter Bowker
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    • Trivia
      The A Word is based on the 2010 Israeli TV Series "Pilpelim Tsehubim" (Yellow Peppers) which was created and written by Keren Margalit.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #21.55 (2016)

    User reviews27

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    10/10
    So sad it's over!
    This serie is amazing! I'm working with autistic people and I can tell you that it is spot on! (from the autistic behaviours to the special schools and carers) Though, this is not a serie about an autistic kid (like atypical which is about a teenager boy), but it's more about how a family struggles, succeeds, fails, and evolve with a child who is different. The acting is really good, from the kids to the grow-ups (especially Christopher Eccleston). The choice of the songs are also great! I was expecting a fourth season, but I can see on IMDB that it's not going to happen...
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    • Sep 1, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 13, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The a Word
    • Filming locations
      • Thirlmere Reservoir, Allerdale, Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Fifty Fathoms Productions
      • Keshet Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      1 hour
    • Color
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