Series synopsis
Stella is a British drama comedy family television series that premiered on Sky One on January 6, 2012. It ended on October 18, 2017. It was created by Ruth Jones, David Peet. It stars Ruth Jones, Bethan Witcomb, Bethan Witcomb and Justin Davies.
Stella was a short-lived television series that originally ran from June 28, 2005 to August 30, 2005 on the American television channel Comedy Central, created by and starring Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, the three members of the sketch comedy troupe of the same name and former cast members of MTV's The State. Stella, as a comedy troupe, has existed since 1997. It has a cult following and plays to sold out shows across the USA. The show aired on Tuesdays at 10:30 PM, EST ...
Premise
Stella was a short-lived television series that originally ran from June 28, 2005 to August 30, 2005 on the American television channel Comedy Central, created by and starring Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, the three members of the sketch comedy troupe of the same name and former cast members of MTV's The State. Stella, as a comedy troupe, has existed since 1997. It has a cult following and plays to sold out shows across the USA. The show aired on Tuesdays at 10:30 PM, EST.
In September, after 10 episodes, Stella's timeslot was filled by Mind of Mencia. On March 8, 2006, the following message was posted on Stella's official website: "The STELLA series was on Comedy Central last summer. The network has officially decided not to renew it for a second season," thus effectively cancelling the series. The first season DVD was released on September 12, 2006. Episodes have also been available on iTunes and Hulu and some episodes on Joost. Stella premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel on May 3, 2007.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ruth Jones as Stella Morris
- Bethan Witcomb as Zoe Stewart
- Bethan Witcomb as Zoe Stewart
- Justin Davies as Ben Morris
- Craig Gallivan as Luke Morris
- Elizabeth Berrington as Paula Kosh
- Owen Teale as Dai Kosh
- Kenny Doughty as Sean McGaskill
Supporting cast
- Catrin Stewart as Emma Morris
- Mark Lewis Jones as Rob Morgan
- Patrick Baladi as Michael Jackson
- Di Botcher as Aunty Brenda
Guest cast
- Robert Plant
- Richard Harrington
- James Corden
- Jane Asher
- Clive Russell
- Paul Kaye
- Joanna Scanlan
- Ramon Tikaram
- Maggie Steed
- Tony Gardner
- Zina Badran as Sofia
- Michael Austin as Ex-Serviceman (as Michael Wisniewski)
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 22, 2014 | December 23, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 10 | January 6, 2012 | March 9, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 11, 2013 | March 8, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 24, 2014 | December 22, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 10 | February 6, 2015 | April 10, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 10 | January 12, 2016 | December 23, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 6 | September 13, 2017 | October 18, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas in Pontyberry When Michael has to head home for Christmas, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward. |
December 22, 2014 |
| 2 |
Holly 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. |
December 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Comedy Central Promos A reel of Comedy Central's advertisements for the Stella TV show |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One Stella is fed up with her appearance. Attempting to glam herself up, she has a bit of fun in daughter Emma's bedroom, trying on her clothes and playing with make-up. But the fun comes to an abrupt halt when she makes a startling discovery. |
January 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Stella ends up reacting badly to Emma's news, which causes a rift between them. |
January 13, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode Three After a local legend called 'Dick the Kick' passes away, Stella attempts to help Paula throw the funeral of the century for him. |
January 20, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
January 11, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Change is afoot in Pontyberry as Luke and Bobby return, while Sean threatens to leave after Stella's infidelity. Will news about the baby change his mind? |
January 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After a bombshell from the doctors, Stella tries to banish the blues with a career change, while Paula & Dai try something new to spice things up in the bedroom. |
January 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stella has sworn to stay away from men, but a new arrival could prove to be distracting. She is also training to become a nurse. |
January 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Things get saucy this week when, as a side effect of taking HRT, Stella's sex drive goes up a notch, leading to an unexpected encounter with a famous face. |
January 31, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stella treats Michael for a bloody nose at the hospital. However the two are soon back to trading insults. |
February 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
February 6, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
February 13, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
February 20, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Beyonce's pregnancy causes tension between Stella and Michael. |
January 12, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Stella and Michael try to get their relationship back on track, BeyoncÉ starts making outrageous demands. Meanwhile, Karl and Nadine take up dancing. |
January 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It's Stella who gets the shock when she heads to London to surprise Michael. Back in Pontyberry, Jag's mother Nina shows up and drops a bombshell. |
January 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stella is faced with a tough decision when Michael is offered a job in Dubai. Luke discovers a long-kept secret that's about to change everything. |
September 13, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stella's in turmoil knowing she must confess her secret to Michael. Luke and Zoe get some life-changing news and Aunty Brenda makes a shocking discovery. |
September 20, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Get set for a Pontyberry meltdown as Michael delivers some shocking news. Beyonce shows up at Stella's and things get too much for Aunty Brenda. |
September 27, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2017 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |