This is becoming a bit of a running theme isn't it? Again, three episodes in and I'm already waxing lyrical. This time however it is a case of me jumping for joy that Stella is back on our screens. Yep, after a barn-storming series one and two (which I urge you to watch if you haven't already) the incomparable Ruth Jones is back with her true Valleys creation, and it could not have come too soon.
A lot of the core formula is still there, with some crucial differences, changes and novelties being introduced to carry Stella from strength to strength in its third series. Stella is still the lovable core of a multitude of larger than life characters. Some are lovingly the same as ever (my personal favourites being figures such as the great Steve Spiers' Big Alan, and Howell Evans' genius as Daddy Simpson) and some are noticeably absent (in this case I miss the incredibly individual married couple of Dai and Paula Kosh, though I reckon they'll be back). As always though with Stella, we have a few new faces, most notably Patrick Baladi who plays contentious lawyer and neighbor Michael Jackson. Of course I'm not making too many assumptions as we're only 3 episodes in, but I like what I see already in terms of character plot and development across the board in Stella (both new and old) and I feel it can only get better.
So yes, really this is just a celebration and show of support from me for the lovely-in-every-way Ruth Jones, for the lovely Stella (both the show and the character) and everyone else involved with this true modern gem found on Sky One. As I say, if Stella is new to you, trust me few will find nothing to please them with this one. What's more I am thrilled that a third series is back, especially as it apparently comes with a Christmas special which we haven't seen before, and long may Stella thrive and continue!
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