The A Word
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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About The A Word
The A Word is a 2016 English-language drama series created by Keren Margalit. The cast is led by Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes and has concluded.
The A Word was produced by Fifty Fathoms and Keshet Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on March 22, 2016, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Keren Margalit
- First aired
- March 22, 2016
- Last aired
- June 9, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (18 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Fifty Fathoms, Keshet Productions
The A Word cast & crew
The A Word was created by Keren Margalit.
The cast features Max Vento as Joe Hughes, Molly Wright as Rebecca Hughes, Morven Christie as Alison Hughes, Lee Ingleby as Paul Hughes, and David Gyasi as Ben Chambers.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Avi Nir and Patrick Spence.
Is The A Word worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, The A Word is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The A Word
Max Vento
Joe Hughes
Molly Wright
Rebecca Hughes
Morven Christie
Alison Hughes
Lee Ingleby
Paul Hughes
David Gyasi
Ben Chambers
The A Word — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The A Word in United States?
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▸What language is The A Word in?
The A Word is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The A Word are there?
The A Word has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.
▸What is The A Word rated?
The A Word is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 26 ratings.
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