‘One of the best TV dramas’: BBC’s “compelling” drama with an exciting cast is coming to Netflix

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Get ready to watch The A Word on Netflix! This drama, originally shown on the BBC in 2016, tells the touching story of a family dealing with their five-year-old son Joe’s Autism diagnosis. It features a great cast and Netflix describes it as a genuine and heartwarming series.

Morven Christie, known for her roles in shows like The Bay, Grantchester, and The Replacement, and Lee Ingleby, who has appeared in The Long Shadow on ITV and Criminal: UK on Netflix, play the parents of the main character, Joe.

I’m so excited about the cast! We’ve got Christopher Eccleston, who I loved as the Doctor, along with Molly Wright from Our Girl and Vinette Robinson, who was fantastic in Boiling Point. Greg McHugh from A Discovery of Witches is joining too! And it gets even better – Ralf Little, who’s great in Death in Paradise, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, so powerful in Mr Bates vs The Post Office, are popping up in a few episodes as guest stars. It’s a seriously impressive lineup!

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Critics generally praised The A Word when it first came out. It has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and The Standard described it as a captivating family drama featuring characters that are both emotionally deep and complicated.

According to Stuff, this drama is generally well-made and deals with a sensitive topic. It features strong writing, solid acting, and enough lighthearted moments to leave viewers feeling positive.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is a wonderful and moving experience – both deeply affecting and surprisingly humorous.

Viewers on IMDb have overwhelmingly praised The A Word, with many calling it a top-tier TV drama. One fan described it as “touching,” while another declared it the best drama they’d ever seen, saying they were completely hooked.

The television show The A Word lasted for three seasons, ending in 2020 with a powerful and moving final episode. It was popular with viewers and led to a sequel series called Ralph and Katie, which continues the story of those two characters.

I was so excited to hear Peter Bowker, the creator of The A Word, was back for this new show! He explained that Ralph and Katie felt like the perfect next step for the series – it continues their goal of showing more diverse stories and people, not just on screen, but behind the scenes too.

It’s also wonderful to be working with such talented young actors, Leon and Sarah, once again.

You can start watching The A Word on Netflix beginning March 1st. Both The A Word and its spin-off, Ralph & Katie, are also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-02-18 19:49