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Stella

TV·2012–2017·Sky Showcase·Drama, Comedy·1h 1m·6.9·Created by Ruth Jones, David Peet

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Set in the town of Pontyberry, in the heart of the Welsh Valleys, Stella is a heartwarming comedy-drama written by and starring Ruth Jones.

Ruth plays Stella, a single mum of three. She doesn't have a lot of money, but she manages to keep the wolf from the door, and she's got a lot of love.

Now training to be a nurse, Stella navigates the dramas of small-town life - chiefly her own - and a rather complicated love life. But could new neighbour Michael Jackson be the route to happiness?

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Ruth JonesRuth JonesStella MorrisAled PughAled PughBobbyAnthony O'DonnellAnthony O'DonnellDia Davies
Beth Whitcomb
Beth Whitcomb ZoeBethan WitcombBethan WitcombZoeCatrin StewartCatrin StewartEmmaClare HingottClare HingottCherylCraig GallivanCraig GallivanLuke

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