The A Word

At Joe's birthday party, tensions rise when it's suggested he has communication problems.

Première diffusion : 22 mars 2016

Following Joe’s diagnosis, Alison wants to protect her son and takes him out of school without telling Paul. He and Rebecca believe that Joe shouldn’t have to change to fit into the world.

Première diffusion : 29 mars 2016

Alison has to deal with a blast from her past after Maggie, a speech and language therapist, shows up to assess Joe.

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2016

An impromptu attempt to win Joe some friends leads to a breakthrough moment for Alison, but how long can it last? Maurice and Louise come to blows over Joe, while Rebecca turns to Eddie for relationship advice.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2016

Alison is hit hard when Joe's helper Maya looks set to be deported. As Paul and Eddie discover their wives both want different things, Maurice is left kicking himself for letting Louise go.

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2016

Alison brokers a peace with Paul in time for the gastropub opening, but Joe goes missing.

Première diffusion : 26 avril 2016

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.

Première diffusion : 7 novembre 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.

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2017

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

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2017

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

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2017

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

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 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.

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2017

Unsettled by a change in his life, Joe rejects his headphones. Maurice tries to solve all his family’s problems, Alison clashes with a stranger, and Rebecca has some big news.

Première diffusion : 5 mai 2020

Joe causes concern at school as he becomes fixated on his teacher, Heather. Paul helps Mark in his bid to join the army, and Rebecca sets the family straight about her pregnancy.

Première diffusion : 12 mai 2020

Maurice and Eddie lock horns on a kids camping trip. Paul tries to forge a connection with Joe. Rebecca interrupts Alison’s date with Ben to confront her about motherhood.

Première diffusion : 19 mai 2020

Alison brings the family together when she organises a sponsored walk for Joe. Paul gets a surprise from Sarah, and Maurice feels rejected by Ralph.

Première diffusion : 26 mai 2020

Louise and Maurice are shaken when an unwelcome visitor arrives on the eve of Ralph’s wedding. Mark and Joe test Paul and Sarah’s liberalism when they strike out on their own.

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2020

When Rebecca goes into labour, it falls to Joe to help his sister. Alison makes a decision about Ben, Paul makes Mark an offer, and Maurice has a big question for Louise.

Première diffusion : 9 juin 2020