List of Stella (UK 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
Series		Episodes	First aired	Last aired
	1	10	6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)	9 March 2012 (2012-03-09)
	2	10	11 January 2013 (2013-01-11)	8 March 2013 (2013-03-08)
	3	10	24 January 2014 (2014-01-24)	28 March 2014 (2014-03-28)
	Special		22 December 2014 (2014-12-22)
	4	10	6 February 2015 (2015-02-06)	10 April 2015 (2015-04-10)
	5	10	12 January 2016 (2016-01-12)	15 March 2016 (2016-03-15)

Episodes

Series 1 (2012)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewers (millions)^[6]
1	1	"Episode One"	Sue Tully	Ruth Jones	6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)	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.
2	2	"Episode Two"	Sue Tully	Ruth Jones, Georgia Pritchett	13 January 2012 (2012-01-13)	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.
3	3	"Episode Three"	Tony Dow	Ruth Jones, Rob Evans	21 January 2012 (2012-01-21)^{[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.
4	4	"Episode Four"	Tony Dow	Ruth Jones, Rob Evans	27 January 2012 (2012-01-27)	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 (2012-02-03)	1.33
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 (2012-02-10)	1.22
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.
7	7	"Episode Seven"	Sue Tully	Ruth Jones, Rob Gittins	17 February 2012 (2012-02-17)	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.
8	8	"Episode Eight"	Sue Tully	Ruth Jones, Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders	24 February 2012 (2012-02-24)	1.21
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 (2012-03-02)	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 (2012-03-09)	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 & Ken Kosh

Series 2 (2013)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewers (millions)^[6]
11	1	"Episode One"	Mandie Fletcher	Ruth Jones	11 January 2013 (2013-01-11)	1.25
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.
12	2	"Episode Two"	Mandie Fletcher	Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders	18 January 2013 (2013-01-18)	1.11
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 (2013-01-25)	1.23
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 (2013-02-01)	1.11
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.
15	5	"Episode Five"	Minkie Spiro	Abigail Wilson	8 February 2013 (2013-02-08)	0.98
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.
16	6	"Episode Six"	Minkie Spiro	Matthew Leys, Martin Trenaman	15 February 2013 (2013-02-15)	0.98
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.
17	7	"Episode Seven"	Tony Dow	Rob Evans	22 February 2013 (2013-02-22)	1.09
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 (2013-03-01)	1.00
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 (2013-03-08)	1.08
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 (2013-03-08)	1.01
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)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewers (millions)^[6]
21	1	"Episode One"	Sarah O'Gorman	Ruth Jones, David Peet	24 January 2014 (2014-01-24)	0.93
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.
22	2	"Episode Two"	Sarah O'Gorman	Ruth Jones	31 January 2014 (2014-01-31)	0.91
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.
23	3	"Episode Three"	Simon Massey	Rob Evans	7 February 2014 (2014-02-07)	1.00
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.
24	4	"Episode Four"	Simon Massey	Rob Evans	14 February 2014 (2014-02-14)	1.07
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 (2014-02-21)	0.95
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 (2014-02-28)	1.10
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 (2014-03-07)	1.11
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 (2014-03-14)	1.06
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 (2014-03-21)	1.01
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 (2014-03-28)	1.10
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)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewers (millions)^[6]
31	–	"Christmas in Pontyberry"	Tony Dow	Ruth Jones, David Peet	22 December 2014 (2014-12-22)	0.73
When Michael has to head home for Christmas, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward. Last Appearance of Daddy Simpson, Sunil Choudary and Tanisha Chaudary

Series 4 (2015)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date	Viewers (millions)^[6]
32	1	"Episode One"	Ashley Way	Ben Edwards, Simon Ludders	6 February 2015 (2015-02-06)	0.87
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 (2015-02-13)	0.85
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.
34	3	"Episode Three"	Simon Massey	Steve Speirs	20 February 2015 (2015-02-20)	0.89
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 (2015-02-27)	0.85
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 (2015-03-06)	0.81
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 (2015-03-13)	0.86
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 (2015-03-20)	0.92
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 (2015-03-27)	0.81
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 (2015-04-03)	0.70
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 (2015-04-10)	0.80
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)

Total no.	Series no.	Title	Director	Writers	Original air date^[7]	Viewers (millions)^[6]
42	1	"Episode One"	Simon Delaney	Ruth Jones	12 January 2016 (2016-01-12)	0.85
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"	TBA	TBA	19 January 2016 (2016-01-19)	0.83
44	3	"Episode Three"	TBA	TBA	26 January 2016 (2016-01-26)	0.63
45	4	"Episode Four"	TBA	TBA	2 February 2016 (2016-02-02)	0.76
46	5	"Episode Five"	TBA	TBA	9 February 2016 (2016-02-09)	0.69
47	6	"Episode Six"	TBA	TBA	16 February 2016 (2016-02-16)	0.63
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 in to 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"	TBA	TBA	23 February 2016 (2016-02-23)	0.70
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"	TBA	TBA	1 March 2016 (2016-03-01)	0.72
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"	TBA	TBA	8 March 2016 (2016-03-08)	0.70
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"	TBA	TBA	15 March 2016 (2016-03-15)	0.81
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. Last Appearance of Rob Morgan and Nadine Bevan

Christmas Special (2016)

A Christmas special will be shown on Sky 1 in December 2016

It's Christmas in Pontyberry and we'll be there for a special episode of Stella on Friday 23 December at 9pm

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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
↑ http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/stella/episodes/5/

External links

List of Stella (UK TV series) episodes at British Comedy Guide

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