List of Stella (British TV series) episodes
Stella is a British comedy-drama created and written by David Peet and Ruth Jones who plays the lead role of Stella. Stella is one of the flagship television comedy series that has been commissioned and aired on Sky1. The series is largely filmed in Ferndale in the Rhondda Valley in Wales.[1] Just as the show reached halfway through the first series, it was confirmed that a second series was commissioned and premiered on 11 January 2013.[2] Just before the second series even aired, Sky recommissioned the show for a third series and premiered on 24 January 2014[3] with a Christmas Special to follow on 22 December 2014. As the show reached halfway through the third series, it was confirmed that a fourth series was commissioned and premiered on 6 February 2015.[4] After the fourth series concluded, it was confirmed that a fifth series was commissioned and premiered on 12 January 2016.[5] Ruth Jones confirmed to the TV magazine Radio Times, that a Christmas special will air in 2016.
Series overview
Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 10 | 6 January 2012 | 9 March 2012 | |
2 | 10 | 11 January 2013 | 8 March 2013 | |
3 | 10 | 24 January 2014 | 28 March 2014 | |
Special (2014) | 22 December 2014 | |||
4 | 10 | 6 February 2015 | 10 April 2015 | |
5 | 10 | 12 January 2016 | 15 March 2016 | |
Special (2016) | 23 December 2016 | |||
6 | 6 | 13 September 2017 | 18 October 2017 |
Episodes
Series 1 (2012)
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Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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1 | 1 | "Episode One" | Sue Tully | Ruth Jones | 6 January 2012 | 1.42 | |
Fortysomething single mother Stella tries on her 16-year-old daughter's clothes and make-up in an attempt to make herself more glamorous, but the fun comes to an end when she makes a startling discovery. Later, a drunken night out intended to cheer her up ends in disaster when she returns home to a bombshell from one of her children. First appearance of Stella Jackson,Nadine Bevan,Ben Morris,Luke Morgan,Bobby Grittens,Little Alan,Big Alan,Karl Morris,Emma Morris,Daddy Simpson,Marj,Glen,Paula Kosh,Sunil Choudary,Dai Kosh,Jasminder Choudary,Sean McGaskil,Ken Kosh and Meg Kosh. | |||||||
2 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Sue Tully | Ruth Jones, Georgia Pritchett | 13 January 2012 | 1.30 | |
The single mum struggles to come to terms with the seriousness of her daughter's relationship with Sunil following Emma's shock announcement, and a meeting with his parents fails to ease her concerns. Meanwhile, Paula's stolen hearse turns up sporting a new look, before Harley-riding Sean comes to the rescue when Stella suffers car trouble of her own. First appearance of Jagadeesh Choudary,Rhian Phillips and Tanisha Choudary | |||||||
3 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones, Rob Evans | 21 January 2012[fn 1] | 0.96 | |
The people of Pontyberry attend the funeral of local rugby legend Dick the Kick, and Emma is forced to make sacrifices ahead of her wedding day. Jagadeesh excitedly plans Sunil's Grease-themed stag weekend and Stella saves up to buy bunk beds for her boys. The funeral includes cameo appearances as themselves by Neil Kinnock, Warren Gatland, Eamonn Holmes, Colin Jackson and Gethin Jones along with Welsh rugby internationals Colin Charvis, Mike Phillips, Graham Price, Gareth Thomas and Shane Williams. First appearance of Dai Davies. | |||||||
4 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones, Rob Evans | 27 January 2012 | 1.19 | |
Luke is released from prison, but walks straight back into trouble after a chance encounter with an old school friend who is now a drug dealer. Alan's plans for a trip to a celebrity fun day lead to chaos when Sean confronts Luke about his recent activities. Meanwhile, Dai and Paula play their most outlandish sex game yet, and Stella's relationship with Sean steps up a notch as the pair go on a date. This episode includes cameos from Keith Chegwin, Debbie McGee and Andrew Stone as themselves. | |||||||
5 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Juliet May | Ruth Jones, Steve Spiers | 3 February 2012 | 1.34 | |
The single mum goes on a fitness drive before her date with Sean, but is distracted when Dai flees to Brecon after committing benefit fraud. Stella, Sean and Luke take Paula on a road trip to find him, before the pair enjoy an emotional reunion. | |||||||
6 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Juliet May | Ruth Jones | 10 February 2012 | 1.23 | |
Rumours spread that Sunil is cheating on Emma, and Stella makes it her mission to find out the truth when Luke spots his future brother-in-law with another girl. Meanwhile, Dai and Paula come up with a novel way to prepare for the benefit fraud trial, and Luke toys with the possibility of making contact with his estranged father. First appearance of Rob Morgan | |||||||
7 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | Sue Tully | Ruth Jones, Rob Gittins | 17 February 2012 | 1.33 | |
Luke has a 25th birthday party, but his mind is elsewhere after a meeting with his estranged father. While dad Rob is eager to make up for lost time, Luke is unsure whether he wants to get to know him. Stella and Sean step into the boxing ring, where a practical joke leads to a close shave when Sean receives a potentially deadly blow. Joe Calzaghe makes a cameo appearance as himself. First appearance of Yanto | |||||||
8 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | Sue Tully | Ruth Jones, Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 24 February 2012 | 1.22 | |
The weekend of the stag and hen parties arrives, and while the girls head for a hotel and spa break, Dai saves the boys from a Grease-themed event by taking them camping in Brecon. However, Stella is devastated when she hears Luke is considering moving to Canada to live with dad Rob. | |||||||
9 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Sandy Johnson | Ruth Jones, Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 2 March 2012 | 1.11 | |
The single mother struggles to accept Luke's decision to move to Canada with Rob, and Emma's geography exam takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Paula gets concerned when Dai visibly feels the pressure of his looming court appearance. | |||||||
10 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Sandy Johnson | Ruth Jones | 9 March 2012 | 1.14 | |
The family celebrates the arrival of Emma's baby, which hampers the wedding plans, much to the annoyance of Jasminder. Meanwhile, Luke prepares to leave for Canada, Bobby gets ready to move to Bristol with new boyfriend Steve, and Rob has some shocking news for Stella at Luke's leaving party. Guest starring James Corden. Last Appearance of Meg Kosh |
Series 2 (2013)
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Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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11 | 1 | "Episode One" | Mandie Fletcher | Ruth Jones | 11 January 2013 | 1.36 | |
Stella and Sean are preparing for their new arrival, while Emma is settling into married life with Sunil. But domestic bliss looks like being short-lived for both mother and daughter when Rob's business dealings bring him back to Pontyberry and Sunil enrols at medical school - and soon takes to the boozy student life. Meanwhile, Dai begins working at the funeral home with wife Paula, causing untold problems for the couple. First appearance of Aunty Brenda | |||||||
12 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Mandie Fletcher | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 18 January 2013 | 1.26 | |
Sean plans to leave Pontyberry after Stella's confession that he might not be the father of her baby, and it isn't long before the gossips get wind of this latest development. But some familiar faces are back - Luke is home from Canada, having been deported for hiding his criminal record, and Bobby has also returned - and just in the nick of time for Paula, who has reached the end of her tether with Dai. | |||||||
13 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Sarah O'Gorman | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 25 January 2013 | 1.33 | |
After back-to-back bombshells from the doctor and Sean, Stella feels as if her life is officially over, so Aunty Brenda gets her a job at the Bap Factory, hoping she will be able to bake away the blues. But her first day takes an unsavoury turn. Twinkle-toed astrologer Russell Grant is in town to open Karl and Nadine's salon, Dai and Paula continue to have problems in the bedroom and Emma fights for her man at Sunil's student ball. | |||||||
14 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Sarah O'Gorman | Karen Laws | 1 February 2013 | 1.19 | |
Emma and Sunil kiss and make up, but if Leah has anything to do with it the young couple may not be playing happy families for long. Dai's hopes of a quick marital fix also look bleak when Paula considers turning her night away from home into a permanent arrangement, and Alan is heartbroken to discover the rugby club is closing down. Luckily for the troubled residents of Pontyberry, help is at hand in the shape of Dutch life coach Peschman, who has some wise words of guidance and a unique form of therapy. First appearance of Peschman Hodd | |||||||
15 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Minkie Spiro | Abigail Wilson | 8 February 2013 | 1.09 | |
Ashley Banjo brings Got to Dance to the valleys, so Ben persuades Little Alan to enter, hoping he can win the fame and fortune needed to save the rugby club from closure. The only problem is, the would-be star has two left feet. Can Bobby's choreography do the trick? Stella attends her fancy-dress school reunion, where she takes a liking to Rob in his Tom Cruise costume, while hopes of a reconciliation between Paula and Dai look bleak after a scandalous confession. First appearance of Zoe | |||||||
16 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Minkie Spiro | Matthew Leys, Martin Trenaman | 15 February 2013 | 1.05 | |
After the disastrous school reunion, Stella tries to forget her drunken misdemeanours by working at the undertakers, but there's nowhere to hide when she accidentally interrupts a moment of passion between Rob and Melissa. Alan discovers the rugby club is falling into the hands of a property development company, so he plans an ambitious counter-attack, while Paula offers to babysit Emma's son - only to lose the child on the way to his naming ceremony. First appearance of George The Butcher | |||||||
17 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | Tony Dow | Rob Evans | 22 February 2013 | 1.17 | |
The heart-broken Dai is still missing but Paula refuses to suffer alone like her estranged partner and instead expresses her feelings at the long-awaited Got to Dance auditions, where she gives Ashley Banjo a show he'll never forget. Bobby faces his first solo funeral, only for two parties to arrive at the cemetery to find only one plot, while Luke trades punches - and butts heads - with Lenny in the amateur boxing championship. The dance competition scene includes a cameo appearance by Ashley Banjo as a judge. | |||||||
18 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | Tony Dow | Steve Speirs | 1 March 2013 | 1.14 | |
It's fight night in Pontyberry, and while Lenny is determined to win whatever it takes - even if it means playing dirty - Luke's mind is elsewhere as he sets his sights on Zoe. Alan remortgages his house to raise funds for the rugby club, a risky strategy if Melissa follows through with her threat to apply for sole custody of Little Alan, and Paula resorts to desperate measures to win Dai back. | |||||||
19 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones, Steve Speirs | 8 March 2013 | 1.14 | |
Rob and Stella try to rebuild their trust in each other, but hopes of a reunion are cut short by the surprise return of Sean, who has startling news. Alan discovers he has the Casanova touch, which comes in handy when his remortgage application is rejected, and he teams up with Auntie Brenda to organise a charity game for the rugby club. Elsewhere, Emma's pent-up anger with Sunil finally reaches tipping point. | |||||||
20 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones | 8 March 2013 | 1.08 | |
Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer - but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it? Last Appearance of Dai Kosh,Sean McGaskill and Peschman Hodd |
Series 3 (2014)
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Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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21 | 1 | ""Arrival of Michael Jackson and New Job""" | Sarah O'Gorman | Ruth Jones, David Peet | 24 January 2014 | 1.01 | |
Now sporting a rather spiffy blonde do, the very single mum is focusing all her energy on her family and nursing degree, though the arrival of handsome lawyer and recent divorcee Michael - could prove distracting. The pair's first run-in is far from romantic, but by the episode's end they're going to find it hard to keep out of each other's way. Aunty Brenda, meanwhile, is horrified to discover that her wayward daughter Verv is back from her travels. Someone who is glad to see her, however, is Yanto, or to use Verv's pet name for him, Doggy Man. Elsewhere in Pontyberry, Big Alan panics when his solicitor tells him to put Little Alan on a diet, and nerves jangle as Emma prepares for an interview at swanky hairdressing salon Jensen's. There's also a special two-for-one deal going on at the undertakers. First appearance of Micheal Jackson and Cheryl | |||||||
22 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Sarah O'Gorman | Ruth Jones | 31 January 2014 | 0.98 | |
Neighbour Michael, on the other hand, is finding it hard to settle in, and a squabble with Stella over bin etiquette, not to mention the arrival of a donkey on the street, doesn't help. A couple of Pontyberry residents are looking to start afresh, too, and while Aunty Brenda means business when she organises a meeting with Dai, Big Alan follows doctors' orders and tries to lose weight. Plus, Bobby and Daddy find themselves burdened with too many bodies, and trouble looms for Zoe and Luke after Lenny gets back in contact. First appearance of Katie Jackson | |||||||
23 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Simon Massey | Rob Evans | 7 February 2014 | 1.07 | |
Frosty relations between Stella and Michael shows signs of thawing this week when she treats him for a bloody nose at the hospital, but it's back to trading insults after the lawyer stumbles upon an uninvited guest in his house. Emma, meanwhile, is looking forward to letting her hair down at the awards show, especially after receiving confirmation of her divorce to Sunil, and someone needs to give Luke a break - none the wise about Zoe's prison visit, he also misses out on a job on Brenda's buses. This episode includes a cameo by Nicky Clarke as himself. First appearance of Cecila | |||||||
24 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Simon Massey | Rob Evans | 14 February 2014 | 1.14 | |
White flags are raised this week as Stella calls a truce with Michael, going so far as to let him use her shower when his water runs out. The lawyer might think twice about accepting the offer again, though, following an incident involving a basketball and shattered glass. Daughter Emma, on the other hand, heads into dangerous territory, crossing the line with boss Marcus. Brenda's Buses make their maiden voyage, too, but with Brenda and Dai butting heads at every turn, surely it's only a matter of time before the business runs out of gas? Plus, jaws drop when Simpsons relaunches in an attempt to attract "classy stiffs", and Big Alan grows closer to the troubled Celia. | |||||||
25 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Ashley Way | Abigail Wilson | 21 February 2014 | 1.04 | |
Stella accidentally shuts Michael's hand in his car bonnet - thankfully the pair are still being pally at this point. Something is bound to happen between them, though, with Stella's raging hormones just about being kept at bay by a 50 Shades of Grey-style erotic novel. Later on, a girls' night out to the local nightclub to see TV presenter and one-time X Factor star Rylan spells trouble for young Emma when she continues to cross the line with the very married Marcus. On a brighter note, Big Alan asks Celia out for dinner, and Luke has a big question for Zoe. This episode includes a cameo by Rylan Clark as himself. | |||||||
26 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Ashley Way | Abigail Wilson | 28 February 2014 | 1.18 | |
Michael tells his smug ex-wife Jan that he has a date for the charity gala dinner... now all the lawyer needs to do is actually ask Stella. | |||||||
27 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | David Sant | Steve Speirs | 7 March 2014 | 1.21 | |
Although well-acquainted with Michael between the sheets, Stella starts to wonder how serious things really are between them. | |||||||
28 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | David Sant | Steve Speirs | 14 March 2014 | 1.12 | |
Ben is suspended from school. Luke, meanwhile, is let go by the police but can't escape the suspicions of those around him. | |||||||
29 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones | 21 March 2014 | 1.07 | |
Proud parents Luke and Zoe get the ball rolling on their wedding plans. | |||||||
30 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones, David Peet | 28 March 2014 | 1.15 | |
With a fresh start in Chichester on the cards, will Michael see the error of his ways before it's too late? |
Christmas Special (2014)
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Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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31 | – | "Christmas in Pontyberry" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones, David Peet | 22 December 2014 | 0.97 | |
When Michael has to head home for Christmas, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward. Last Appearance of Sunil Choudary and Tanisha Chaudary |
Series 4 (2015)
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Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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32 | 1 | "Episode One" | Ashley Way | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 6 February 2015 | 1.03 | |
Just when you thought Stella's house couldn't possibly get more crowded, Michael decides to base the office for his go-it-alone solicitors' firm there. | |||||||
33 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Ashley Way | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 13 February 2015 | 1.00 | |
Stella worries about Michael, who is acting out of character, while Aunty Brenda and the newly flush Dai lock horns during a fraught business meeting. First appearance of Beyonce | |||||||
34 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Simon Massey | Steve Speirs | 20 February 2015 | 1.07 | |
Trouble looms for Stella and Michael when the latter makes a monumental mistake. Big Alan, meanwhile meets his match, and Dai organises a poker game. | |||||||
35 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Simon Massey | Abigail Wilson | 27 February 2015 | 1.00 | |
Katie's small birthday lunch spirals out of control, culminating in a shock revelation for Stella. Pressure mounts on Luke to find some extra cash, too. | |||||||
36 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Tony Dow | Paul Rose | 6 March 2015 | 0.98 | |
Stella is ready to make amends with Michael, until, that is, she uncovers more secrets and lies. Elsewhere in Pontyberry, Dai Davies hits the campaign trail. | |||||||
37 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Tony Dow | Matt Barry, Kayleigh Llewellyn | 13 March 2015 | 1.01 | |
While Stella struggles to move on from Michael, Celia receives a blast from the past. Aunty Brenda's political campaign hits an unexpected snag, too. | |||||||
38 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | Ashley Way | Matt Evans | 20 March 2015 | 1.06 | |
Stella is overjoyed when sister-in-law and best friend Paula makes a surprise return to Pontyberry. Elsewhere, Big Alan worries about Celia and ex-husband Dan. | |||||||
39 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | Ashley Way | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 27 March 2015 | 0.84 | |
Election day has arrived and Aunty Brenda can almost taste victory - until, that is, a new rival enters the race. | |||||||
40 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Simon Delaney | Ruth Jones, Abigail Wilson | 3 April 2015 | 0.88 | |
Preparations for Big Alan and Celia's impending wedding day are in full swing. | |||||||
41 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Simon Delaney | Steve Speirs | 10 April 2015 | 0.92 | |
Big Alan and Celia nail their fancy dress theme as they tie the knot in front of their nearest and dearest. Guest appearance by Gino D'Acampo as himself. Last Appearance of Big Alan and Dai Davies |
Series 5 (2016)
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Series no. |
Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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42 | 1 | "Episode One" | Simon Delaney | Ruth Jones | 12 January 2016 | 1.06 | |
Michael has been purposefully distancing himself from Beyonce until their baby is born, unaware that Stella has been trying to support her with lifts to the hospital for scans. Jag has now bought the local pub following his divorce, and unintentionally offends his new cleaner Carol. Newcomer to Pontyberry Ivan Schloss arrives to set up his new Undertaking business. Last Appearance of Celia | |||||||
43 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Unknown | Unknown | 19 January 2016 | 1.03 | |
44 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Unknown | Unknown | 26 January 2016 | 0.93 | |
45 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Unknown | Unknown | 2 February 2016 | 1.00 | |
46 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Unknown | Unknown | 9 February 2016 | 0.96 | |
47 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Unknown | Unknown | 16 February 2016 | 0.84 | |
Following their unexpected kiss, Ivan and Nadine do their best to keep out of each other's way. Following a false alarm at the hospital Stella calls in to Rob's cottage with Beyonce in tow, only for her to go into labour in Rob's front room. Beyonce decides to name the baby boy Jackson. Beyonce and Michael put their differences aside to share time with their new child. Back at Stella's house Paula Kosh leaves an answerphone message . Daddy Simpson has passed away in New Zealand, and his body is being flown back to Wales. | |||||||
48 | 7 | "Episode Seven" | Unknown | Unknown | 23 February 2016 | 1.05 | |
The residents of Pontyberry gather for Daddy Simpson's funeral. Paula's emotions are thrown in to meltdown with the arrival of her hitherto unknown brother, whom Daddy fathered during his time as a circus performer. Whereas at first Paula rejects him, she comes to see him as a new part of her family and the two accept each other. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant (and apparent friend of Daddy's) performs at the funeral. Cerys discovers videos on Ben's laptop that show that he has romantic feelings towards her, | |||||||
49 | 8 | "Episode Eight" | Unknown | Unknown | 1 March 2016 | 1.05 | |
It's Auntie Brenda's day of reckoning as she must face the town council and find out if she can keep her position as Mayor. After a surprising intervention by Clem, she gets to keep her job. Emma makes a surprise return to Pontyberry with her new 'Husband' Oak. Little Alan discovers that Ben has feeling for Cerys and the two clash at Ben's birthday party. This descends in to a food fight with all in attendance, and the two make up. Following Beyonce's poor parenting, Michael decides to push for custody of Jackson, however Beyonce causes a massive crisis for him by suggesting that he is not Jackson's father. | |||||||
50 | 9 | "Episode Nine" | Unknown | Unknown | 8 March 2016 | 0.93 | |
Rob makes a last ditch attempt to rekindle his romance with Stella, even offering to return to Pontyberry permanently to be with her. Stella ultimately declines. She explains she will always love Rob, but her life now lies with Michael at her side. She also, quite astutely and correctly, sees Robs attentions as a way of comforting himself against the fear of his upcoming surgery. Ivan has been offered a job in Middlesbrough to work for a highly prestigious Undertaking firm, but struggles with the thought of never seeing Nadine again. Jasminder returns home unexpectedly and is less than enamored to find that her father Jag has begun a relationship with Carol. Stella proposes to Michael on his allotment, and he delightedly accepts. | |||||||
51 | 10 | "Episode Ten" | Unknown | Unknown | 15 March 2016 | 1.06 | |
Stella and Michael have been trying to keep their engagement a secret, however news soon gets out. Rob heads off to surgery in London, and Beyonce, Keckers and Michael end up on a Welsh TV talk show to have a DNA test to prove Jackson's parentage. Michael is proved to be the father. Although Rob's surgery appeared to be successful he suffers a massive heart attack in the recovery room and dies in front of his devastated family. Weeks later at Stella and Michael's wedding, Stella interrupts her vows to tell Michael she is pregnant. Both are delighted. As the newly weds head off to Bali on honeymoon, Karl finds a Dear John letter from Nadine, who has left Pontyberry to live with Ivan in Middlesbrough. |
Christmas Special (2016)
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Series no. |
Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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52 | – | "Holly" | Tony Dow | Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders | 23 December 2016 | 0.82 | |
The first Christmas without Rob Morgan is proving tough on Luke who is keeping his feelings bottled up. Nadine returns to Pontyberry intent of reconciling with Karl. A representative from Pontyberry's twin town arrives and ends up staying with Auntie Brenda. Stella gives birth to a baby girl whom she and Michael name Holly. Karl tells Nadine that although they will remain friends he can no longer trust her following her affair with Ivan and they part company. Last Appearance of Karl Morris |
Series 6 (2017)
A sixth series was confirmed and entered production in March 2017.
The series began on 13 September 2017. In their media pack, Sky 1 have confirmed this as the final series of Stella.
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Series no. |
Title | Director | Writers | Original air date | Viewers (millions)[6] | |
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53 | 1 | "Episode One" | Tony Dow | Ruth Jones | 13 September 2017 | 1.03 | |
54 | 2 | "Episode Two" | Tony Dow | Matt Barry, Kayleigh Llewellyn | 20 September 2017 | 0.96 | |
55 | 3 | "Episode Three" | Simon Massey | Robert Evans | 27 September 2017 | 0.88 | |
56 | 4 | "Episode Four" | Unknown | Unknown | 4 October 2017 | 0.92 | |
57 | 5 | "Episode Five" | Unknown | Unknown | 11 October 2017 | 0.80 | |
58 | 6 | "Episode Six" | Unknown | Unknown | 18 October 2017 | 0.84 | |
It's the day of Stella's graduation, but the mood is quite sombre. Stella and Michael are still at loggerheads and Aunty Brenda is a bundle of nerves ahead meeting her biological father Lord Lewellyn for the first time. Paula Kosh arrives to celebrate with Stella. Billy has been placed with a permanent foster family. When Aunty Brenda meets Lord Lewellyn he mistakenly confuses her attention as an attempt to extort money from him and repels her. She ultimately decides that this doesn't matter, and that the man who brought her up will always be her father. Following Stella's graduation she and Michael argue on the walk back to her party at the Frisky Fox. As the argument reaches boiling point, Stella steps out in the road distracted and is struck by a car driving at speed. As Stella lies in a coma, her friends and family, including a devastated Michael sit and pour their feelings out to her. In her deep Coma, Stella meets Rob Morgan on the Astral Plane. He confirms that he is dead, and explains that she is not, but that she is critically ill. Rob explains that being dead is fascinating as he know what will happen to the residents of Pontyberry in the future (For example Jackson grows up to be gay and becomes a Doctor and Rhian will have a major health scare and changes her ways). The pair visit friends and family, culminating at the hospital where Stella sees herself in intensive care with Michael exhausted at her side. Rob explains he is happy for Michael to be Holly's father and that he will be brilliant. He also explains to Stella that it is time for her to let him go. As Rob fades away, Stella wakes from her coma. Soon afterwards Stella returns home. All her friends and family welcome her in the street. At the top of the street, the ghost of Rob Morgan watches them, smiling before fading away one last time. Series Finale |
Notes
- ^ A technical fault caused this episode to be broadcast for 40 minutes without sound before being replaced by a repeat of The Simpsons, in its usual Friday evening slot.
References
- ^ Stella filmed in Ferndale
- ^ Sky order 2nd series of Ruth Jones comedy drama Stella, retrieved 10 February 2012
- ^ Ruth Jones's Stella gets third series, retrieved 25 August 2012
- ^ Sky orders Series 4 of Ruth Jones comedy drama Stella, retrieved 27 February 2014
- ^ Jones, Hannah (14 August 2015). "Stella series 5 films new scenes in Cardiff". Wales Online. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2012.