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Stella renewed for second series

Feb 9, 2012, 16:03 GMT

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones' 'Stella' has been renewed for a second series.

The Sky1 show - which was written by and stars the 'Gavin and Stacey' actress as the titular character - focuses on a working class single mother from Wales who embarks on a new love affair and Ruth is delighted it will return for at least ten more episodes.

She said: 'I'm over the moon that Sky want more Stella. I'm looking forward to getting back to Pontyberry even though the place doen't exist.'

Meanwhile, Sky1 have also ordered a second series of The Café - which tells the story of a group of friends in Weston-super-Mare- starring Ralf Little, who also co-wrote the script with Michelle Terry.

Ralf's 'The Royale Family's co-star Craig Cash will once again direct the new series of the show.

Michelle said: 'It was enough of a shock to get series one, so to be given another chance is the most incredible opportunity. Now I just hope we don't balls it up.'

Sky1 has previously announced second series for 'Spy', 'Trollied' and 'Mount Pleasant', while Sky Atlantic has recommissioned comedy 'This Is Jinsy'.