The A Word

Drama

Drama

`The A Word' is a drama series written by BAFTA Award winner Peter Bowker and starring Christopher Eccleston, Morven Christie, Greg McHugh, Lee Ingleby and Vinette Robinson. Set in the Lake District, the story follows the Hughes family, who seem to lead a normal existence until they receive some unexpected news. Communication problems with 5-year-old son Joe lead to a diagnosis of autism. It changes the lives of the family, who have to pull together and learn to better communicate in order to deal with the boy's condition.