You can see GEMMA PAIGE NORTH in tonights episode of THE A WORD on BBC One at 9pm where she plays Sarah Hibbs.

In tonight’s episode Paul and Alison have told Joe’s school about his autism – reluctantly on her part. With Polish worker Maya now helping out with Joe at home, Alison volunteers to help in his classroom. In the hope of winning Joe some friends, she invites two boys, Ramesh and Bill, for a sleepover. Although it’s not the evening that Alison planned, it leads to a surprising breakthrough moment with Joe – but how long can it last? Meanwhile, Rebecca feels confused and hurt when Luke blanks her after they sleep together. Drama, starring Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby and Max Vento.