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In Pontyberry, the fictional town in the South Wales Valleys, a 40-something divorcée is trying to juggle the demands of family life. With her son Luke in prison, her teenage daughter Emma who refuses to do what’s best for her and her little boy Ben who still needs his mam, Stella doesn’t want for distractions. But when Emma reveals some shocking news, Stella’s world gets tipped upside down. She’s not on her own though because Stella’s world is peopled with a selection of odd-ball friends and relatives always ready to help her out, from ex-husband Karl and his vacuous girlfriend Nadine, to love-lorn lollipop man Alan and her best friend Paula – the functioning alcoholic undertaker. And then of course, there’s the gorgeous Sean …
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“Littered with classic Ruth Jones observations and superb characters… one of the best comedy writers and performers of her generation…” The Sun
“Genuinely hilarious… Jones has got the knack for naturally funny dialogue” Daily Telegraph
“Stella draws you in to its warm, quirky world” The Guardian
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Behind the Scenes
“Littered with classic Ruth Jones observations and superb characters… one of the best comedy writers and performers of her generation…” The Sun
“Genuinely hilarious… Jones has got the knack for naturally funny dialogue” Daily Telegraph
“Stella draws you in to its warm, quirky world” The Guardian
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Behind the scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In Pontyberry, the fictional town in the South Wales Valleys, a 40-something divorcée is trying to juggle the demands of family life. With her son Luke in prison, her teenage daughter Emma who refuses to do what's best for her and her little boy Ben who still needs his mam, Stella doesn't want for distractions. But when Emma reveals some shocking news, Stella's world gets tipped upside down. She's not on her own though because Stella's world is peopled with a selection of odd-ball friends and relatives always ready to help her out, from ex-husband Karl and his vacuous girlfriend Nadine, to love-lorn lollipop man Alan and her best friend Paula - the functioning alcoholic undertaker. And then of course, there's the gorgeous Sean ... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Stella - 3-DVD Set
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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By moondanced
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having spent a lifetime being spoon-fed with BBC programmes, I took a chance on something that was commissioned for/ on behalf of sky viewers. Not wanting to seem like a complete snob, I took a chance on purchasing this ten-parter. What happened next was something I haven't done for a long time. I curled up my toes in our wool rug sat back and forgot about all my worries as I became glued to an extraordinarily endearing comedy with touchy feely moments, and bursts of hilarity.
My wife, who is not a native of these soils nor language, was mesmerised by everything going on. Not a pregnant pause or a distraction in this nicely flowing insight into the lives of very believable characters who all interact spendidly together. Well scripted, nice dialogues, and above all the feeling that you are in there with them. Haven't felt that about BBC tv since the 1980s.
My wife, who is not a native of these soils nor language, was mesmerised by everything going on. Not a pregnant pause or a distraction in this nicely flowing insight into the lives of very believable characters who all interact spendidly together. Well scripted, nice dialogues, and above all the feeling that you are in there with them. Haven't felt that about BBC tv since the 1980s.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Stella
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this box set DVD! I didn't see it when it was on TV as I don't have Sky TV so was delighted when I saw it in the box set to buy. I think it ws very good value for money & I had many an hours happy watching with it. I will definitely be watching it over & over again. The humour is brilliant but with some wee sad bits too. I found it to be true to life. The character of Stella cannot be even remotely compared to Nessa in Gavin & Stacey but however, no less enjoyable. Definitely recommend this.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Mazla
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Stella [DVD] I actually bought this DVD for a friend who hadn't seen the series on T.V. She said it kept her amused for hours. Funny, serious, and at times sad and insists I remind her when the next series is about to start. I personally am a Ruth Jones fan and love to watch anything she co- writes, she never disappoints.
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very entertaing
I loved this dvd very entertaining & enjoyable to watch. Stella is a lovely lady with everything centered around her family, very funny at times yet very heartwarming. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Mrs. D. Brabbs
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Present
Present for mother in law who hasn't seen any episodes but thought great birthday present as she is from Swansea Valley, right up her street!
Published 9 days ago by Paul Gillard
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Stella DVD Part 1
I became a 'Stella' addict a few months back so I'd missed the first TV series. I was not disappointed in buying this DVD. Just brilliantly written and extremely funny. Read more
Published 10 days ago by jingo
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Very Funny
Brilliant new series, very funny, brightened up our evenings when there was nothing on the television, so good that we will order Series two when it comes out
Published 12 days ago by Karl Otto Grotschel
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Good Series
Lost away on Sky we were reccomended the series, and bought the box set. We were not disapointed and boxed sets are a great way to catch stuff not available if you don't get Sky
Published 14 days ago by A. Mcleman
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Great DVD
Brought this as we could not see it on the TV, a great series which all the family have loved.
Published 14 days ago by Green wellise
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Great series
I really enjoyed this series as I found it really easy watching and great for a night in with a glass of wine. If you like Ruth Jones you'll love this.
Published 16 days ago by Wild Child
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Became hooked on the series
I was browsing through the list of DVDs available when I came across this. Having enjoyed many of Ruth Jones' writings I wondered whether I would enjoy this too. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Pookie18
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Brilliant
I saw series 2 and thought it was funny but this is 10 times better.
cant wait for the 3rd series!!! Read more
cant wait for the 3rd series!!! Read more
Published 20 days ago by Chris Prophet
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A very good laugh
I would recommend this DVD to anyone. Excellant humour and well written. Ruth Jones is brillant and I look forward to the next series.
Published 20 days ago by wayne howells
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