A series set in the fictional village of Pontyberry in the South Wales Valleys centered on the lives of a single mother in her forties, who earns a living doing the locals' ironing, and her family and friends.
Stella is a middle aged single mum bringing up three kids in the valleys of Wales. Her eldest son is in prison for stealing cars and her two younger children are still at school, with the usual trials and tribulations of teenage life. Her best friend is a functioning alcoholic funeral director married to her brother. A cast of colourful local characters add to the great scenery and agile dialogue expected from Ruth Jones.A warm and funny off-beat drama playing to the strengths of writers and actors.
