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Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism

An intimate documentary in which actor Richard Mylan reflects on his experience of raising his son Jaco, who is on the autistic spectrum.

Jaco Mylan is like any other 11-year-old boy. He loves rugby, dancing and washing machines. Jaco also has autism. In this intimate documentary, Welsh actor Richard Mylan reflects on his experience of raising a son on the autistic spectrum. Like all parents, Richard wants Jaco to be happy and independent, but he's well aware that having a child with special needs means you have to plan further into the future. Will Jaco be able to get a job? Where will he live? How much support will he need? Through spending time with adults on the autistic spectrum, Richard comes across funny, surprising and inspiring individuals who have their own unique take on living with this lifelong condition.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Aug 2019 21:00
BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:48

    The Cinematic Orchestra

    Burn Out

Credits

Participant Richard Mylan
Producer Catryn Ramasut
Director Laura Martin-Robinson
Director Claire Hill
Editor Will Ennals
Production Manager Alice Lusher
Executive Producer Steve Robinson
Production Company ie ie Productions

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Apr 2017 21:00
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 2 May 2017 23:20
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tue 2 May 2017 23:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 3 May 2017 00:20
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Wed 31 May 2017 00:40
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Wed 7 Nov 2018 22:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 3 Aug 2019 21:00
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only