The A Word
Series 2
20176 episodes
Episode 1
Naming Day
Nov 7, 20171h
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 2
Get Away
Nov 14, 20171h
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 3
Are We Still Here?
Nov 21, 20171h
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
Episode 4
Falling
Nov 28, 20171h
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
Episode 5
Family Album
Dec 5, 20171h
TMDB rating 9.0TMDB
Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
Episode 6
Same Deep Water
Dec 12, 20171h
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
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.