Series

The A Word

★ 7.9(26)20161h 0m3 seasons

The A Word is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Keren Margalit
Release date: 2016-03-22
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 18
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Fifty Fathoms

The A Word — trailer

About The A Word

The A Word is a 2016 web series in the Drama genre, created by Keren Margalit, starring Max Vento, Molly Wright and Morven Christie. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The A Word in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Series 16 eps · 2016

Series 26 eps · 2017

Series 36 eps · 2020

Cast

Max Vento

Joe Hughes

Molly Wright

Rebecca Hughes

Morven Christie

Alison Hughes

Lee Ingleby

Paul Hughes

David Gyasi

Ben Chambers

Themes & keywords

autismdysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsfamily drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The A Word in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The A Word on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is The A Word on Netflix?+

Yes — The A Word is available to stream on Netflix in United Kingdom.

How many seasons of The A Word are there?+

The A Word has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

Who stars in The A Word?+

The A Word stars Max Vento, Molly Wright, Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby and David Gyasi.

When did The A Word come out?+

The A Word is a 2016 web series created by Keren Margalit.

What genre is The A Word?+

The A Word is Drama series.

Who created The A Word?+

The A Word was created by Keren Margalit.