- Helena Bonham Carter stars in this tough, rewarding drama - inspired by Jacqui Jackson 's experiences in the documentary My Family and Autism - which charts the laughter and heartbreak of a family over 12 months. Maggi has seven children - four of whom are autistic. Curtis is terrified of red and has myriad allergies;
Christopher takes everything literally; Richard hates surprises; and Davey has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Life is never dreary at the Jackson's. My
Family and Autism is reshowing on BBC4 at 10.35pm.
Writer Sandy Welch ; Producer Deborah Jones
Director Kenny Glenaan Helena Bonham Carter on the mother of all roles: page 21