"The A Word"

I quite enjoyed the series and thought the characters were well acted.
I am puzzled about the distance between the main family in Cumbria, Lake District I assume and the mother’s flat in Manchester.
They all seemed to travel backwards and forwards in a very short time, sometimes it appeared to be several times a day.

? I know you’re not hard hearted BlueBelle.
It just touched me and made me feel very blessed to have had children not on the spectrum that the character Joe is on.

I loved The A Word, but agree it should end now really.
Funny and moving at the same time, and I recognised the autistic behaviours of Joe, our DGS was very similar when younger ( although Joe is generally much more placid and amenable.)!
Such good dialogue and funny one liners, and I like Lee Ingleby in almost everything he acts in.

Puzzle61 I m a cryer at a lot of programmes too but I didn’t see Joe as a chap to cry about he had two supportive and loving parents (even if separated) he had a very (yes highly irritating) supportive teacher a lovely funny extended family, a doting patient sister and a new ‘friend‘ and he lived in a village that was filled with people with disabilities (that’s tongue in cheek but was a bit unrealistic) He had his music and beautiful scenery to walk in
I really did like the series and most of the characters Especially Maurice who was very lovable but so annoying you would kill him after ten minutes but I don’t want it overegged I was so disappointed with Last Tango which I loved
But in case you think I m a hard hearted Annie I m quite a cryer toob

I enjoyed the first series, but I gave up on the second.

I can't understand how Joe's mother manages to afford such a lovely apartment. Isn't she a student? .

Also, I don't get why she moved so far away from the family.

Scenery is beautiful though. Worth watching just for that.

I have enjoyed this series so much. The characters are very human and likable. It is hard to believe the boy playing Joe is not autistic , he has been superb. Last night all the knots were tied up and we left Joe walking and singing happily down the road.

This should be the end of the story for us, but I shall miss the programme. A good time to quit on a high.

Loved it, a great series with humour and pathos. Not sure if I want to see more, there is scope for further story lines I think.

Yes there is an optimum time to say “no more” and stop, but not when those of us enjoying it don’t want it to end for good, and request more. It’s surprising how many people continue watching tv programmes and moan about them - there is an off button.

I only watched the first series of The A Word, then no more as it didn’t appeal to me, so cannot comment on subsequent series.
Just wanted to support Bluebelle in her opinion that so often the makers of any popular series don’t know when to stop.
Far better to finish on a high, and viewers wishing for more, than drag it on until it’s lost its spark, i.e. Last Tango, Grantchester et al.

I enjoyed it but it didn't make me cry. Don't think I could live with any of the characters though. I found the teacher extremely irritating. I hope they don't do another series, it was good but it was enough.

I thought the baby was named Rosie Sandra (Sandra was Maurice’s wife).

For me Bluebelle it was the pathos of events seen through Joe’s eyes, and the limited words he used. Peter Bowker the creator of the series drew me in completely.
Maybe I’m a bit of a sop but I often find tears coming on, especially since Covid19 took over all our lives.

Yes you’re right, there was a lot of humour in the programme -but rarely from Joe - who struggles to cope with change in his routines, like his mum and dad living in 2 separate places and big events like his birthday party (in a previous episode).

Why’s that merlot I m a miserable person because I think the young lad was a poor actor and looked pretty grim in his styling I thought that was an opinion and I thought they were allowed whoops sorry
Or
Was it because I didn’t cry I m not sure what part would make anyone cry I thought it was quite a happy series and I certainly laughed at lots of it
Or
Was it because I said I hope they don’t do another series
I do think they go on too long sometimes
I loved Last tango and was so looking forward to the last series but I thought it was poor and it was a series too many Scraping the barrel
Sorry you see me as miserable I m really not ?

Brilliant series, will miss it .

I thought it was Rosie?

May have misheard, was part way through a row with Mr P

You're a right little ray of sunshine, BlueBelle.

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Rose - Maurice said is was her grandmother's name (I presume Maurice's wife).

I loved it, no crying from me, what bit did you find tearful? I was finding it funny especially Maurice
I hope they don’t do another series I think it’s been done now and should finish, as much as I enjoyed it
I ve got to disagree I think the gay lad looks so skinny and weak and pale and is a duff actor, very unappealing, good job were not all alike

What name did Rebecca give to her daughter? I missed that bit.

Beautiful ending. I loved it.

Just love Maurice.... But couldn't live with him ?

Another photo

Yes! For the third week running!!

OK. Own up!

Who cried?

Thank you Woodmouse much appreciated!

However think I might need to find another pic in order to show my hairdresser!

It was sort of longish and floppy on one side, clipped to what looked like a number 2 or 3 on the other.

googled him + a word