The A Word - Series 2
1 - Naming Day
Air Date: November 7, 2017
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.
2 - Get Away
Air Date: November 14, 2017
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.
3 - Are We Still Here?
Air Date: November 21, 2017
Maurice and Louise clash. Paul makes an unexpected connection with Sophie. Eddie gears up for date night with his Manchester girlfriend, Holly.
4 - Falling
Air Date: November 28, 2017
Paul and Alison reconnect. Maurice has an existential crisis. Eddie teaches Joe to ride bikes.
5 - Family Album
Air Date: December 5, 2017
Nicola makes a 'film' of Joe's behaviors. Maurice makes a shocking proposal.
6 - Same Deep Water
Air Date: December 12, 2017
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.