Mon, Mar 14, 2016
Working from an office at his allotment Michel is preparing for his marriage to Stella and eventually calls Beyoncé's bluff over the disputed paternity in public on a television show, getting his result. Jagadeesh and Carole decide to go public, eventually winning over his disapproving daughter Jasminder whilst Ivan, about to leave Pontyberry, makes a life changing offer to Nadine and Rob goes into hospital for his crucial operation. Emma sees the light and the big day eventually dawns for Stella and Michael with an added surprise at the altar, though not all of their friends can claim a happy ending.
Thu, Apr 9, 2015
Stella is thrilled to learn that she has not only passed her first year nursing exam but, due to the unexpected support of Cheryl, has qualified for a second year scholarship. She is also pleased, but with reservations, that Michael has got the London post. As the wedding day dawns Rob returns to save Luke financially and all of Pontyberry turn out for the nuptials - which, due to a few legal irregularities, almost do not take place. However quick thinking by Michael saves the day and Rob tells Stella she should not let a good man go. As a result they are back together again with him promising to visit every weekend. The café may have to go on the market but to round off a happy day the villagers club together to pay for the wedding. Unfortunately Beyoncé then drops a bombshell which threatens to ruin life for Stella and Michael.
Thu, Mar 13, 2014
Stella is feeling the pressures of motherhood as Ben gets suspended from school, thanks in part to Michael's daughter Katie, and Emma continues her dangerous liaison with Marcus, notwithstanding Collette's return. At least Luke is released without charge and reconciles with Zoe as their baby is born. Alan gets a visit from his long-estranged brother, who is also called Alan, to tell him that their mother has died. The siblings do not get on which causes extra work for Daddy and Bobby arranging the funeral and trying to keep them from coming to blows. An even bigger task is the funeral itself as the Alans' Mam was a very large presence indeed.
Thu, Mar 1, 2012
Still upset by Rob's proposal Stella accompanies Dai for his day in court, where he dresses to impress in his full regimental uniform. However the more pressing event is Emma, about to sit her school exam going into labour and being rushed to hospital where she gives birth to a son and is joined by Sunil. As Rob apologizes to Stella for his past behaviour they share a moment recalling their first love, a moment which does not sit well with Sean.
Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Rob has asked Stella to go back to Canada with him but can she leave her family as Sunil and Emma are weathering their crisis and Daddy gives everybody a false alarm. With Sean back in the picture Stella has a decision to be made, a decision that may be decided when she finds that she does require a trip to the hospital after all.
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Sean takes Stella to Big Rae's gym to teach her how to box and she is amazed that her boyfriend is a personal friend of Welsh champion Joe Calzaghe. In the evening everybody gathers for Luke's twenty-fifth birthday bash, where Luke is pursued by Sunil's teen-aged sister Jasminder and Stella shares a romantic dance. All is going well until Luke's father Rob appears.
Thu, Mar 27, 2014
Karl returns to Pontyberry for Zoe's wedding to Luke. However he is not happy when he learns about Emma's affair with Marcus and gives her an ultimatum. On the eve of the wedding the boys enjoy their stag night whilst, thanks to Verv, the girls sample some very unusual cakes. The great day dawns and everybody turns out at St John's Church to see the happy couple tie the knot. Stella, however, has less cause to be happy as, following Katie's accident, Jan has suggested that they give their marriage another try and that Michael returns to Chichester with her. Will Stella be unlucky in love yet again?
Thu, Mar 12, 2015
Stella sends Michael back next door and Bobby moves in as her lodger, bricking up the wall between the houses. At work she gets a pleasant surprise when Mr Honey asks her to accompany him to a consultants' function and Celia also gets a shock when personable ex-husband Dan, a locum physiotherapist, comes to work at the hospital. Alan is not happy. Aunty Brenda puts herself forward as a candidate against Dai Davies, sponsoring the ladies' football team though she collapses with a heart attack whilst watching them train and Stella's prompt action saves her. Ben spends a day at the seaside with Lily, though they are not alone, whilst Luke gets further into debt borrowing from Iwan Jenkins.
Thu, Mar 20, 2014
Things seem to be going along nicely for Stella with Michael, including a family outing, but sadly Katie's irresponsible actions land her in A and E. Stella and Michael rush to her bedside but so does Jan, who is not complimentary about her husband's child-care. The rivalry between Aunty Brenda and Dai as to who is top dog at the coach company comes to a head when, after a double booking, she stages a strike whilst Alan prepares to spend the money left to him by his mother - even though it is uncertain that he has any. Zoe and Luke, united after the happy event, prepare to get married but there is no such happy ending for Emma when Collette finds out about her affair with Marcus.
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Michael is still trying to escape the predatory Beyoncé, who causes a car crash when she sends him a sexy text. Ben starts college and falls for fellow student Lily, whilst Luke and Zoe get a place of their own. Nadine and Karl also have good news. Meanwhile Stella and Michael plan a quiet birthday party for Katie that gets out of control as word gets out and more people invite themselves. It is not a huge success, due to an overflowing chocolate fountain, mass food poisoning from Aunty Brenda's rice salad and an unwelcome gate-crasher in Beyoncé, causing Stella to be suspicious of her man.