Stella (season 5)

In the fifth season of Stella set in the fictional South Wales town of Pontyberry forty something single mother Stella Morris continues juggling her ironing business her three children and her eccentric circle of friends and family. Stella and Michael have been trying to keep their engagement secret but news spreads quickly throughout the community. Michael works in London and returns to Pontyberry on weekends while Stella grows concerned about his lack of interest in their heavily pregnant friend Beyonce who is expecting his son. The season brings dramatic turning points as Stella faces a heart breaking decision after finally talking to Rob who undergoes life saving surgery in London. Meanwhile Karl and Nadine take up dancing and Karl becomes involved with Nadine creating new complications. Aunty Brenda campaigns to become mayoress of Pontyberry and gets a blast from her hippy past. Luke hatches a life changing plan while Paula returns home for her father's funeral and Robert Plant makes a surprise appearance. The early arrival of Michael and Beyonce's baby throws their lives into turmoil and the whole family gathers to celebrate as Stella and Michael's relationship reaches a critical point in this heartfelt comedy drama written by and starring Ruth Jones.