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Angels of the North - Episode Guide

Season 1

Meet the Angels

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (17 min)

Meet the Angels

The Longlox juniors get read the riot act, extensionist Saffron gets an intimate tattoo, and owner Sammyjo has questions about the mysterious man in her life.

Bossing It

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (15 min)

Bossing It

Sammyjo is still confused about Tom, Holly makes a milestone purchase, and tensions are brewing on the salon floor.

Date Night

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (14 min)

Date Night

The team bond at Mexican Night, newbie Shannon B becomes an official Longlox girl, and Sammyjo's date with Tom ends with a shock revelation

Boys and Bust Ups

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (15 min)

Boys and Bust Ups

The salon girls react to Sammyjo's date disaster, Saffron finds love online, and jokes on the salon floor make Bev furious.

Snakes in the Salon

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (17 min)

Snakes in the Salon

It's both payday and Halloween party time at the salon. Tom gets a tepid welcome from the girls as Sammyjo tries to find out where she stands.

Headspace and Hangovers

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (18 min)

Headspace and Hangovers

Saffron tells Nan about her budding romance. There's another shock for salon owner Sammyjo, and she seeks outside help to figure out what to do.

Moving In and Moving On

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (13 min)

Moving In and Moving On

There is excitement in the salon as Ashleigh gets approved to buy a brand new house, and Sammyjo takes a big step in getting over Tom.

Thank U, Next

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019 (15 min)

Thank U, Next

Bev goes on the warpath as standards slip at the salon, jeopardising Junior of the Week. Tom and Sammyjo have an emotional heart to heart, and the Longlox girls look forward to Christmas and the future.

Season 2

Moving On Up

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (15 min)

Moving On Up

Sammyjo makes a shock announcement, there are potential promotions for the juniors and a mishap at Ashleigh's house-warming party, as we catch up with the staff at the most famous super-salon in the Northeast.

News Girls, New Boy

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (15 min)

News Girls, New Boy

The girls get used to two new colleagues at the salon, Sammyjo surprises herself with a brand new love interest, and has a decision to make about the junior promotions.

Promotions & Pregnancy

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (15 min)

Promotions & Pregnancy

The salon juniors find out which of them are getting promoted, things step up between Sammyjo and her crush, and there's a surprise for Bev as one Longlox Girl reveals some big news.

Longlox & Lockdown

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 31, 2020 (24 min)

Longlox & Lockdown

Filmed across four days as the Covid-19 pandemic develops. Sammyjo and Bev deal with professional and personal challenges, leading up to their biggest decision yet.

Reopening

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Reopening

Gateshead's Longlox girls are reunited as they prepare to return to work post-lockdown. While things are going well with Gary, Sammyjo is feeling the pressure to get everything in place for her waiting hair clients.

Get Me On Some Hair

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Get Me On Some Hair

It's the salon's first weekend open after lockdown. Gary pays busy Sammyjo a visit, and some sad news at home affects Holly's men's hair replacement.

Making It Work

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Making It Work

Sammyjo navigates a busy salon, sick staff and seeing her boyfriend. Elsewhere, Kendal juggles being a young working mum and has a surprise for Sammyjo, and the demand for post-lockdown haircuts continues.

Emotions & Promotions

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Emotions & Promotions

The pressure of running a busy super salon during a pandemic gets to Sammyjo. However there's good news for two team members.

Telling the Boss

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Telling the Boss

As there's a surprise departure from the super salon staff, there's equally surprising news of an upcoming new arrival.

Going Out Out

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Going Out Out

It's a big week for one of the team as she gets a long awaited promotion, and goes on her first ever first-date which doesn't turn out how she expected.

Losing Our Heads

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Losing Our Heads

There's a break-in at the salon so Sammyjo and the girls turn detective, and Kallie's smelly staffroom habits become too much for the team.

Awkward Hugs and Baby Names

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Awkward Hugs and Baby Names

Sammyjo hangs a giant cuddle curtain despite the girls' scepticism, Kendal has baby advice for Maddison, and there's an emergency vet visit for Boo the dog.

Back Tattoos & Battered Bars

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Back Tattoos & Battered Bars

There's an intriguing new arrival at the salon, a battered Mars bar gets a mixed reception and as the post-lockdown rush eases, Sammyjo starts another creative project.

Happy and Hungover

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2020 (15 min)

Happy and Hungover

Sammyjo's back tattoo gets the laser treatment, the team are hungover after a big night out, and there's talk of the L word at the salon in this final episode of the current series.

Season 3

Meet More Angels

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

Meet More Angels

Sammyjo's friend Jade does her first piercing, Kallie's boxer boyfriend Ewan trains for his first pro fight, and Sammyjo finally introduces best friend Nikki to boyfriend Gary.

Before Bed, No Biccies

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

Before Bed, No Biccies

Sammyjo has some news about boyfriend Gary. At the city centre tattoo studio, recently qualified piercer Jade struggles with her confidence. Jarrow boxer Ewan is nervous ahead of his all-important brain scan and his cousin Nathan starts a weight-loss journey with the help of his mates.

I'm a nice person, but with a big head

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (28 min)

I'm a nice person, but with a big head

Salon junior Molly steps up her skills with the aim of getting a pay rise while Jade has a bloody shocker with a piercing. Meanwhile, Kallie is nervous as boyfriend Ewan finally has his brain scan which will decide his fate.

Do you wanna shave your leg, or shall I?

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

Do you wanna shave your leg, or shall I?

Sammyjo lets Shannon G into her plans for the dream house she will share with Gary. Tattoo apprentice Arik takes the tattoo gun to his own leg before stepping up to ink boss Shane.

I Cannae 'Cos the Child Lock's On

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

I Cannae 'Cos the Child Lock's On

Sammyjo enlists the Longlox girls' help as she makes plans for her and Gary's first anniversary, while piercer Carmen wants to pierce below the waist. After Nathan's third weigh-in, the Bilton boys head off for a night's camping.

I Looked Like Phil Mitchell 'Til I Was About Three

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

I Looked Like Phil Mitchell 'Til I Was About Three

Shane starts preparing for life as an uncle as Jade's baby bump grows, Carmen gets disappointing news about her piercing plans, the Bilton boys save the day for Robbie's mum, and at Longlox, Sammyjo's plans for a new tattoo take a surprising turn.

Do I get me leggings?

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (29 min)

Do I get me leggings?

Pro-boxer Ewan's fighting career hits a stumbling block. At Pure Ink, Shane makes a big error with Carmen's name plate, and over at the salon Sammyjo's workload takes its toll. while Molly proves she's been underestimated by her fellow Longlox girls.

A lot can happen in two months

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021 (30 min)

A lot can happen in two months

With Jade off sick, Shane misses a detail as he is stretched at Pure Ink. In Jarrow, Ewan and the boys are focused on the future, while at Longlox there's a major makeover and Sammyjo's life changes in a big way.

Season 4

What Does a Godmother Do?

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

What Does a Godmother Do?

The Angels of the North are back, and Sammyjo has a busy weekend of christening celebrations ahead; she is godmother to not one, but two goddaughters.

First up it's an all Longlox affair, as Sammyjo takes on the party planning for the christening of stylist Kendal's daughter Kyra.

Pure Ink piercer Jade is throwing the second christening of the weekend for her newborn, Alayah, leaving brother Shane to search for his first ever suit and wrestle with having to buy shoes – another first.

With the Longlox girls and Pure Ink crew coming together for the happy occasions, Sammyjo is surrounded by her work family and her real family.

Getting a Piercing Is Like Getting a Pasty

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

Getting a Piercing Is Like Getting a Pasty

Sammyjo is looking for love and taking the plunge into the world of dating apps. Will swiping left and right unlock the secret to finding a new man? Or will afternoon tea and some words of wisdom from Grandma Eileen help her find Mr Right?

In the salon, someone is hiding a secret, a pregnancy test is missing from the kitchen, but who is expecting? The Longlox girls are left guessing while getting glammed up for a night at the races. Will a flutter on the horses see the girls past the winning post?

At Pure Ink, Jade is back at work and keen to earn, but she needs help with childcare. Can ‘Uncle Shane' get over his fear of nappies and take on the babysitting?

She took my spotlight and my dignity

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

She took my spotlight and my dignity

The funfair ‘The Hoppins' arrives in the toon. While Shane conquers a newfound fear of heights on ‘the bomber', Sammyjo and the girls are running for cover as ‘the curse of the Hoppins' strikes. Pure Ink piercer Carla is back from a festival, and after a mix up in the mosh pit, she's carrying an injury and wants anyone and everyone to hear her story. Sammyjo turns to friend Frankie for dating advice ahead of a singles night out, while at the salon, there is an unexpected staffroom surprise as we find out who is pregnant.

It's really… really… really… hard to keep a secret in this salon

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

It's really… really… really… hard to keep a secret in this salon

Kallie's professional boxer boyfriend Ewan has the fight of his life looming. The young couple head to Liverpool so Ewan can have a brain scan ahead of his fight, but will he get a clean bill of health and be allowed to compete?

Another day another baby for one of the Longlox girls. Sammyjo is throwing a surprise baby shower for Megan, enlisting Molly's help to cover their tracks and keep the surprise a secret.

Over at Pure Ink, petrolhead Shane is realising his boyhood dream of owning a Mini Cooper and takes Sammyjo for a spin.

It stank and looked like a old wet curry

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

It stank and looked like a old wet curry

There's big news at Longlox. Sammyjo is ready to take the reins and run the salon so she asks mum Bev to take a step back and take some time off. But, can the Longlox ‘mamager' stay away?

At Pure Ink, Shane is left holding the baby, quite literally, as Jade needs a babysitter. Jade and partner Dan have an appointment for a very important and poignant tattoo.

Enjoying her newfound freedom, Bev takes mum Eileen to the seaside leaving Sammyjo to run the salon.

The suspense is killing me - is it me or you?

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

The suspense is killing me - is it me or you?

Sammyjo is back where she belongs – on the floor of Longlox running the show and cutting hair. She's still looking for love, but is she looking in the right places?

The boys from Pure Ink, Shane and John, are on a health kick and hitting the gym. John confides in Shane about his health struggles, before Shane takes him on a hair-raising, nail-biting buggy ride to the coast.

Boxer Ewan is training hard for the fight of his life, can he stay focused and keep his nerves at bay? Or will Kallie do all the worrying for him?

It must have been a hard kebab

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

It must have been a hard kebab

Pure Ink's resident Welsh piercer, Carla, is back from a trip to Swansea and feeling homesick. Can her piercing partner Jade provide the advice she needs while she teaches her to pierce new parts of the anatomy?

Boxer Ewan's big prize fight is just around the corner. He might be confident in the ring, but can he overcome his nerves at his first major press conference?

Sammyjo is busier than ever, and with her house nearing completion, she needs to start moving in her furniture

Are you a lover not a fighter?

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

Are you a lover not a fighter?

The day of Ewan's big fight has arrived, and the Longlox girls are first in the queue to show their support. Can Ewan extend his winning streak to 5-0? Before the fight, there's drama at the weigh-in, and Sammyjo has a ringside surprise. Meanwhile, the Pure Ink crew hold a flash sale to raise money for charities close to their hearts.

There's actually hoover lines in my grass, and I'm buzzing

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

There's actually hoover lines in my grass, and I'm buzzing

It's the hottest day of the year, and Sammyjo wants to throw a housewarming party to remember. Everyone's in the party spirit, although Sammyjo just wants to keep her new house clean and tidy! When her new freezer gets broken, Bev takes the blame, but is she the real culprit?

At Longlox, Kendal is determined to stop smoking, and she has a novel way to kick the habit. At Pure Ink, Jade and Emma want to find the perfect outfits for Shane and John's upcoming bike ride.

How am I going to take me telly to Swansea?

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (29 min)

How am I going to take me telly to Swansea?

The Longlox girls join the Pride march. Jade pierces her first noses with help from Emma and Dan. Shane and John attempt their big bike ride.

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