Stella Series 5, Episode 8 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Michael decides it's time to choose between his son and career. Following their recent shenanigans, Stella tries to confront Rob. But can she find him?
Further details
Following their recent shenanigans, Stella decides to confront Rob one final time. The problem is, her ex seems to have disappeared.
Meanwhile, Michael realises he must choose between his son and his career as he grows more and more exasperated by Beyoncé's poor parenting.
Plus, a newly grown-up Ben tries to make it up with Little Alan and, having only recently been elected, Aunty Brenda's position as mayor hangs in the balance.
Broadcast details
Date
Tuesday 1st March 2016
Time
9pm
Channel
Length
60 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Ruth Jones | Stella |
|---|---|
| Patrick Baladi | Michael Jackson |
| Craig Gallivan | Luke |
| Justin Davies | Ben |
| Di Botcher | Aunty Brenda |
| Bethan Witcomb | Zoe |
| Daniel Gammond | Little Alan |
| Karen Paullada | Nadine |
| Julian Lewis Jones | Karl |
| Aled Pugh | Bobby |
| Elizabeth Berrington | Paula |
| Pal Aron | Jagadeesh |
| Remy Beasley | Beyonce |
| Russell Gomer | Yanto |
| Clare Hingott | Cheryl |
| Martha Mackintosh | Katie |
| Maxine Evans | Rhian |
| Dafydd Hywel | Glen Brennig |
| Deddie Davies | Marj |
| Mark Lewis Jones | Rob Morgan |
| Leona Vaughan | Cerys |
| Tony Gardner | Ivan Schloss |
| Suzanne Packer | Carole |
| Laila Rouass | Maria |
Guest cast
| Wayne Cater | George The Butcher |
|---|---|
| Daniel Laurie | Jamie |
| Clive Russell | Clem |
| Magali Muxart | Suzanne |
| Sean Carlsen | Councillor Davies |
| Siddiqua Akhtar | Councillor Lloyd |
| Matthew Raymond | Dave Marshall |
| Pedro Caxade | Pedro |
| Huw Novelli | Delivery Guy |
| Scott Quinnell | Self |
| Tim Rhys-Evans | Self |
| Wyn Davies (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| David Fortey (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| Tom Hier (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| David Mahoney (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| Niall Allen (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| Craig Yates (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| Huw Euron (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
| Stephen Hamnett (as Only Men Aloud) | Self |
Writing team
| Ruth Jones | Writer |
|---|---|
| Steve Speirs | Writer |
| Julia Kent | Script Editor |
| Arwen Roberts | Script Editor |
| David Peet | Story |
| Ruth Jones | Story |
Production team
| Simon Delaney | Director |
|---|---|
| Spencer Campbell | Producer |
| Ruth Jones | Executive Producer |
| Lucy Lumsden | Executive Producer |
| Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
| David Peet | Executive Producer |
| Chris Blunden (as Christopher Blunden) | Editor |
| Amelia Shankland | Production Designer |
| Mark Thomas | Composer |
| Simon H Jones | Composer |
| Ruth Jones | Composer |
Press
Much like ITV's Doc Martin, this Welsh valleys-based comedy starring Ruth Jones is a reliable source of gentle laughs, U-rated drama and the odd celeb cameo. Indeed, while Martin Clunes and pals were joined by Sigourney Weaver last year, Robert Plant rocked up in the fictional south Wales town of Pontyberry last week. Things are a little less starry tonight, as the winners of forgotten reality contest Last Choir Standing come to Aunty Brenda's aid. Elsewhere, Stella tries to contact on/off flame Rob, and Michael is forced to compromise.