Stella - Episode Guide

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.

Stella tries to keep her startling news about Emma top secret, but there's no such thing as a secret in the hilarious closeness of life in Ponteberry.

The town of Ponteberry is devastated by news their rugby legend, Dick the Kick, is dead. It's up to Stella, Paula and Bobby to organise a send off fit for a hero.

Stella is worried that Luke is hanging out with the wrong sort, so she chooses to play a trick that almost gets her into hot water. Sean, playing Stella's hero, asks her on a date…

Stella is getting ready for her date with Sean, which means, of course, trying to lose weight by joining in with the youth rugby team, when she learns Dai is in trouble, and has gone missing.  The race is on to find him.  Meanwhile, Ben has a secret he's now terrified of revealing to all the family....

Stella is worried when Sunil starts acting suspiciously. In true Stella style, she goes on an unorthodox mission to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Luke is wrestling with news from his past....

It's Luke's 25th birthday, and while Stella is all loved up with Sean, the birthday boy doesn't know what to do about the return of his father, Rob Morgan.

The girls head to a spa for Emma's hen weekend, while the boys embark on a camping adventure for Sunil's stag do. Luke and Rob bond, but Stella isn't thrilled.

As Stella deals with the news that Luke is going to leave, Emma goes into labour at school, leading Stella and Rob to grow closer when they come to her rescue.

Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama concludes as Luke prepares to move to Canada, while Stella must decide between Sean and Rob. Who will she choose?

Ruth Jones returns to the Welsh valleys as put-upon single mother Stella. Stella and Sean are preparing for their new arrival, while Emma is settling into married life with Sunil.

After confessing to Sean that a one-night stand with Rob could mean he's the father of her baby, Stella's heartbroken boyfriend plans to leave Pontyberry for good.

Stella feels destined to spinsterhood until Aunty Brenda arranges a job at the Bap Factory to bake away the blues. Her first day soon takes an unsavoury turn, though. Elsewhere, Britain's favourite ballroom-dancing astrologer Russell Grant sweetens the mood at Nadine and Karl's salon opening.

Whilst Emma and Sunil kiss and make up, Alan's world begins to collapse as the rugby club looks set to close. Dai, meanwhile, is bereft when Paula leaves him, and Rob takes control of the building firm.

Little Alan enlists a delighted Bobby as his choreographer when he plans to enter Got to Dance, while drunken mistakes ensue at Stella's school reunion.

There's nowhere to hide when Stella accidentally interrupts what appears to be a romantic date between Rob and Melissa.

Unable to locate Dai, Aunty Brenda sets WPC Glover on the case to find the heartbroken ex-serviceman. Meanwhile the dance competition judge has the locals in spin.

Stella isn't enthusiastic about Luke's boxing career and confronts Rob for wrongfully encouraging their son, but the debate only reignites sparks between the old lovers.

Alan and Aunty Brenda team up to raise funds in a last-ditch attempt to save the rugby club. Off the pitch, Rob and Stella try to rebuild their trust in one another, but his secret threatens to ruin everything. Meanwhile wonders never cease in Pontyberry as unlucky-in-everything Alan becomes the local Casanova.

Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer, but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it?

Things have moved on in Pontyberry. Stella's started training as a nurse, gone blonde and given up on men. But an unfortunate encounter with angry solicitor Michael Jackson is about to turn Stella's world upside down. Again.

Stella's getting used to her neighbour from hell and Emma starts work at the salon. Meanwhile Alan's determined to make a new start and Aunty Brenda turns entrepreneur.

Stella and Michael clash when the lawyer stumbles upon an uninvited guest in his house. Meanwhile, Luke misses out on a job opportunity with Brenda.

White flags are raised as Stella calls a truce with Michael. Daughter Emma, meanwhile, heads into dangerous territory, and Big Alan grows closer to Celia.

Stella's nursing skills are tested when she injures Michael, and a girls' night out spells trouble for Emma. Elsewhere, Luke has a big question to ask Zoe.

It's the night of the gala dinner and Michael needs a date! Emma's getting in deep and Stella's evening takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile Alan tries to find courage and Luke and Zoe share their news.

While Stella wonders how serious things are between her and Michael, Luke's world comes crashing down following a slip-up at work.

Stella struggles to keep her chin up as her kids move from one bad decision to the next, and sad news awaits Alan when his estranged brother stops by.

Stella's planned a fun family adventure and Alan gets an interesting letter. Meanwhile Emma and Marcus face the music and there's tragedy in store for Michael.

Series three reaches its stirring conclusion, with Stella trying to keep it together for Luke and Zoe's wedding when Michael decides to do the 'right' thing.

Enjoy a festive fix of Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama. When Michael has to head home for the holidays, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward.

Life is just as chaotic as ever for Stella, as new bloke Michael has decided to base his solicitors' office in her house, while at work she begins her second year of nursing training.

Michael starts acting out of character, splashing out on a motorbike and leathers. Could he be suffering a mid-life crisis? Stella certainly thinks so. Elsewhere, Aunty Brenda and the newly flush Dai lock horns during a fraught business meeting.

Trouble brews in Pontyberry when Michael is fired from the cafe, so he heads down to the bikers' pub to drown his sorrows and bumps into his flirty client Beyonce - leading him to make a monumental mistake that he'll struggle to recover from.

Michael is full of guilt following his actions, but that doesn't stop him making the same mistake twice. Everything comes to a head at Katie's birthday lunch, which ends in a trip to hospital and a shock revelation for Stella.

Having given Michael the cold-shoulder treatment for a couple of days, Stella is ready to thaw and make amends - until she uncovers yet more secrets and lies.

Moving on from Michael proves harder than anticipated for Stella due to the lack of a wall separating their two houses. Meanwhile, Celia gets a shock when she bumps into her ex-husband Dan.

Stella can't believe her eyes when a strange-looking, booze-swigging woman at the end of the street turns out to be none other than best pal and sister-in-law Paula, who says she has left Tenerife to see Aunty Brenda. But is there more to her story?

Election day has arrived and Aunty Brenda can almost taste victory - until a new rival enters the race in the form of dodgy bookie Iwan Jenkins. Meanwhile, Ben takes Lily on a disastrous date, and a Paula finds a new direction in life.

Preparations for Big Alan and Celia's wedding day are in full swing as friends and family gather for their stag and hen parties - although a mix-up sends an angry Bobby into battle.

Big Alan and Celia nail their fancy dress theme as they tie the knot in front of their nearest and dearest. The only problem is how they're going to pay for their big day... Congratulations are in order for Stella as well after she aces her nursing exams, not to mention Michael, who lands the job in London - will Stella give the lawyer a reason to stay, though? A familiar face returns, too, when Rob stops by to help son Luke not only settle his debts but confront his spiralling gambling addiction.

There's tension in the air between Stella and Michael who have very different opinions about Beyonce's pregnancy.

Karl and Nadine start dancing lessons. Beyonce has some ridiculous demands. Stella and Michael work on their relationship.

Stella decides to surprise Michael by heading to London, but she is the one who ends up shocked. Jag's mother, Nina shows up with a bombshell.

Michael thinks that Stella and Rob could be hiding something. Aunty Brenda wants to become the mayoress. Luke decides to change his lifes direction.

Michael discovers Rob's secret and so tries making it up to Stella. Brenda gets a blast from her hippy past. Ivan and Nadine's relationship heats up.

Michael and Beyonce's baby arrives earlier throwing Michael and Stella's life into chaos. Nina discovers Carole and Jag's secret.

Paula returns home for Daddy's funeral, those who have turned out to pay their respects are shocked when Robert Plant shows up.

Stella wants to confront Rob but can't seem to find him anywhere. Michael realises he has to choose between his son and his career.

Stella finally gets the chance to speak to Rob. Beyonce drops a bombshell on Michael.

Stella and Michael's big day approaches and the whole family is ready to celebrate. Rob undergoes surgery. Nadine has a huge decision to make.

Enjoy a festive fix of the heartwarming comedy-drama starring Ruth Jones. But is it going to be a merry Christmas in Pontyberry for Stella and the gang?

Take one last trip to Pontyberry in the final series of Ruth Jones's much-loved comedy drama. Stella's boat is rocked when Luke discovers her long-kept secret.

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.

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.

Stella gets a nasty surprise as she fights to save her and Michael's relationship. Luke bumps into a stranger from Rob's past.

Will and Stella's new friendship is starting to get on Michael's nerves. Love is in the air for Nadine as Ponty Partners hosts its first matchmaking night.

Take a final trip to Pontyberry in the last episode of Ruth Jones's comedy drama. Friends and family get some life-changing news at Stella's graduation party.