Alison Hughes

Alison Hughes is one of the main characters in the television series The A Word. She is portrayed by actress Morven Christie.

Biography
Alison was born and raised in the Lake District. She was head girl in school and had a very positive upbringing, though she had an early unplanned pregnancy that produced her daughter, Rebecca, and a short marriage. She later married Paul Hughes and had a second child, Joe.

When Joe is diagnosed with autism, Alison is determined to make every effort she can in adapting, but also in search of something that can make an impact in Joe's learning, which causes a clash between her and the more carefree Paul, who prefers to focus on what Joe is already interested in.

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Personality
Alison is her father's favourite child, embodying the virtues that he values: determination, stamina and indefatigability. She likes organization and to be on top of things, struggling with the challenge Joe's diagnosis presents as something that cannot be fully controlled.

Series 1

 * Episode 1.1
 * Episode 1.2
 * Episode 1.3
 * Episode 1.4
 * Episode 1.5
 * Episode 1.6

Series 2

 * Episode 2.1
 * Episode 2.2
 * Episode 2.3
 * Episode 2.4
 * Episode 2.5
 * Episode 2.6