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Episode 2

The A Word Series 1
Episode 2 of 6

Following Joe's autism diagnosis Paul, Alison and Rebecca clash over how best to deal with his first weeks at school. Eddie is troubled by thoughts of Nicola's ex-lover Michael, and Maurice tries hard to avoid his singing teacher Louise.

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Tue 29 Mar 2016 21:00
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Credits

Alison Hughes Morven Christie
Paul Hughes Lee Ingleby
Eddie Scott Greg McHugh
Nicola Daniels Vinette Robinson
Joe Hughes Max Vento
Rebecca Hughes Molly Wright
Maurice Scott Christopher Eccleston
David Nowak Adam Wittek
Pavel Kaminski Tommie Grabiec
Maya Petrenko Julia Krynke
Linda Michelle Tate
Tom Clarke Matt Greenwood
Luke Taylor Thomas Gregory
Ralph Wilson Leon Harrop
Sally Abby Ford
Michael Rhashan Stone
Andy Joseph Shepherd
Louise Wilson Pooky Quesnel
Dr Graves Daniel Cerqueira
Terry George Bukhari
Producer Marcus Wilson
Director Peter Cattaneo
Executive Producer Patrick Spence
Executive Producer Jenny Frayn
Executive Producer Peter Bowker
Executive Producer Avi Nir
Executive Producer Sara Johnson
Executive Producer Keren Margalit
Writer Peter Bowker
Production Company Fifty Fathoms Productions Ltd
Production Company Keshet UK

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Meet the Hughes and extended family

Meet the Hughes and extended family

Meet the Hughes and extended family

This family loves each other immensely

This family loves each other immensely

Actress Morven Christie on playing Joe’s mum, Alison.