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The A Word

The A Word (2016)

Drama | UK

Director: Dominic Leclerc

BBC1 | Tuesday 19 April 2016 | 21:00

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Tuesday 19 April 2016 21:00

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 5

SYNOPSIS

The family suffers a blow when police reveal that their `Polish' helper Maya is in fact Ukrainian, and is living and working illegally in the UK. As their son's behaviour reaches crisis point, Alison and Paul face some painful questions. Meanwhile, Nicola is making herself more at home in the community, just as Eddie starts to consider an alternative future. And as Rebecca is coached on the best way to get revenge, Maurice feels 14 again when Louise's head is turned by another man. Drama, starring Morven Christie and Lee Ingleby.

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