Stella (British TV series)

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Stella
Genre Comedy-drama
Created by
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Opening themeAnd Then She Smiles by The Mock Turtles
Composers
  • Simon H Jones
  • Mark Thomas
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series6 (plus 2 Christmas specials)
No. of episodes58 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Tilusha Ghelani
  • Ruth Jones
  • Jon Mountague
  • David Peet
Producer
Editors
  • Peter Hallworth
  • Sara Jones
  • John Richards
Running time60 minutes (inc. adverts)
90 minutes (inc. adverts)
(2014 special & 2016 special)
70 minutes (inc. adverts)
(Series finale)
Production companyTidy Productions
Original release
Network Sky One
Release6 January 2012 (2012-01-06) –
18 October 2017 (2017-10-18)

Stella is a British comedy-drama filmed in the Rhondda valleys that aired on Sky One from 2012 to 2017. It was created by David Peet along with Ruth Jones, who plays the role of the titular character and appears alongside a cast ensemble which includes Patrick Baladi. The sixth and final series premiered on 13 September 2017 and concluded with a 70-minute finale on 18 October 2017. Various celebrities make guest cameos, with former Wales rugby union international Scott Quinnell making the most appearances.

Contents

Plot

Stella focuses on the ups and downs in the life of a struggling mother of three living in the fictional Welsh town of Pontyberry, earning a living doing the laundry and ironing for the locals. Stella’s eldest son, Luke, is serving a prison sentence for joyriding; her daughter, Emma, is completely besotted with boyfriend Sunil and wants to leave school without doing her exams; and her youngest son, Ben, is working on his family tree, which brings back a familiar face from Stella’s past and sends shockwaves throughout the valley.

Along for the bumpy ride are Stella’s best friend Paula, a functioning alcoholic funeral director married to Stella’s brother Dai, an ex-serviceman injured on duty; Stella’s dim, but well-meaning ex-husband Karl, father to Emma and Ben and now with the much-younger Nadine; and lollipop man and youth rugby coach Alan, Stella’s old schoolfriend who has had unrequited love for her since their schooldays.

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 106 January 2012 (2012-01-06)9 March 2012 (2012-03-09)
2 1011 January 2013 (2013-01-11)8 March 2013 (2013-03-08)
3 1024 January 2014 (2014-01-24)28 March 2014 (2014-03-28)
Special (2014) 22 December 2014 (2014-12-22)
4 106 February 2015 (2015-02-06)10 April 2015 (2015-04-10)
5 1012 January 2016 (2016-01-12)15 March 2016 (2016-03-15)
Special (2016) 23 December 2016 (2016-12-23)
6 613 September 2017 (2017-09-13)18 October 2017 (2017-10-18)

Cast

Key Cast

Actor/ActressCharacterDuration
Ruth Jones Stella Jackson/Morris/Kosh2012–2017
Patrick Baladi Michael Jackson2014–2017
Craig Gallivan Luke Morris/Morgan2012–2017
Catrin Stewart Emma Morris2012–2014, 2016, 2017
Justin Davies Ben Morris2012–2017
Di Botcher Aunty Brenda Draper nee. Kosh2013–2017
Bethan Witcomb Zoe Stewart/Morgan2013–2017
Mark Lewis Jones Rob Morgan2012–2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
Elizabeth Berrington Paula Kosh2012–2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
Owen Teale Dai Kosh2012–2013
Maggie Steed Meg Kosh2012
Michael Elwyn Ken Kosh2012, 2017
Kenny Doughty Sean McGaskill2012–2013
Steve Speirs Alan Williams2012–2015

Supporting cast

ActorCharacterDuration
Karen Paullada Nadine Bevan2012–2017
Julian Lewis Jones Karl Morris2012–2013, 2014, 2015–2016
Aled Pugh Bobby Gittins2012–2017
Piers Ahia Billy Matthews2014, 2017
Howell Evans Daddy Simpson2012–2015
Daniel GammondLittle Alan Williams2012–2017
Martha Mackintosh Katie Jackson2014–2016
Pal Aron Jagadeesh Choudary2012–2014, 2016–2017
Remy Beasley Beyonce Evans2015–2017
Emma RydalCelia Brackstone/Williams2014–2016
Clive Russell Clem Draper2016
Eiry Hughes Vivienne ‘Verv’ Draper2014
Sudha Bhuchar Tanisha Choudary2012–2014
Rory Girvan Sunil Choudary2012–2013, 2014
Taj Atwal Jasminder Choudary2012–2013, 2016
Yasmine Akram Parvadi2014–2015
Leena Dhingra Nina Choudary2016
Anthony O'DonnellDai Davies2012–2017
Maxine Evans Rhian Evans2012–2017
Josh CookKeckers2012, 2014–2017
Russell Gomer Yanto Bead2012–2017
Clare HingottCheryl Spragg2014–2017
Tony Gardner Ivan Schloss2016
Olwen Rees Mrs Jones / Olwen Kosh2014, 2017
Leona Vaughan Cerys2016, 2017
Frank Williams Lord Stanley2016–2017
James Thornton Marcus Jensen2014
Suzanne Packer Carole2016
Daniel Laurie Jamie2016
Joanna Scanlan Nancy Crook2012
Lucinda Dryzek Leah2013
Paul Kaye Peschman Hodd2013
Denise Gough Collette Jensen2014
Gillian Elisa Nanna Pat2015–2017
Jane Asher Hazel2015
Wayne Cater George the Butcher2013–2016
Beth Robert Mrs Barclay2012–2013
Dafydd Hywel Glen Brennig2012–2017
Deddie Davies Marj Brennig2012, 2014–2016
Scott Quinnell Self2013–2017
Michelle McTernan PC Jane Glover2012–2015, 2014
Ramon Tikaram Mr Honey2015
Grace Fan Mrs Wong2013–2016
Joanna Riding Melissa2013
Eiry Thomas Lisa Howells2012, 2013, 2016
Ifan Huw Dafydd Idris Howells2012, 2013, 2016
Celyn Jones Brother ‘Alan Williams’2014
Gareth Pierce Lenny Mack2013–2014
Katie Elin-Salt Amy Edwards2012, 2014
Nadia Kamil Bethan2012–2013
Mennar Trussler Bopa Boyce2012–2014
Patricia Kane Mrs Collins / Dotty2013, 2016
Donna Edwards Mo The Bap2012–2013
Jamie Lomas Dan Brackstone2015
Gruffudd Glyn Tom2014
Wayne Forrester Barry2014
Ian Hughes Rhys2014
Tom Price Andy Marsh2014
Alice Hewkin Lily2015
Robert Evans Gwyn2013–2014
Laila Rouass Maria2016
Richard Elfyn Harris / Iwan Jenkins2013, 2015
Andy Linden Big Rae2012–2013
James Corden Steve2012
Johnny Tudor Evan2013
Robbie Lester Josh2013
Glyn Pritchard Trevor Mackie2013
Steffan Rhodri Leon2013
Oliver Ryan Darren2013
Nathan Williams Jacob Hillman2013
Frank Honeybone Frank the Barman2013
Michelle Luther Carley2015
Dave Bond Mr Palmer2012–2013
Nicola Reynolds Shelley Evans2013, 2017
Lynn Hunter Merna2012
Royce Pierreson Lee2012
Euan Brown Alex Rees2012
Ian Lavender Keith Jackson2014
Eleanor Bron Anna Jackson2014

Special guests

Many celebrities appeared in the series as themselves:

DVD releases

SeasonDate releasedNotes
The Complete Series 112 March 2012
The Complete Series 218 March 2013
The Complete Series 1–218 March 2013
The Complete Series 331 March 2014
The Complete Series 1–331 March 2014
The Complete Series 420 April 2015Includes 2014 Christmas special
The Complete Series 521 March 2016
The Complete Series 1–521 March 2016
The Complete Series 66 November 2017Including 2016 Christmas special
The Complete Collection6 November 2017

Filming

The series was largely filmed in Ferndale in the Rhondda Valley in Wales. [1]

References

  1. ↑ "Will TV hit Stella give 'Gavin and Stacey factor' to Ferndale?". BBC News Online . 17 March 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
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