Following the success of his musical production of Asco, chocoholic Tom gets a reality check when he visits a London theatrical agent to see if he really has what it takes to make it in West End musicals. Hairdresser Emma is also aiming high and after impressing with her skills at Newcastle Fashion Week she is invited to London to work on a fashion shoot. But how does she cope with leaving her poorly mother and venturing down to the Smoke for the first time? For skater boy Joey, life is on the up. He has finally nailed his dream career as a barber and his relationship with Paris is blossoming. He pushes the boat out and cooks his new girlfriend a romantic meal with a difference, but is she impressed? We meet ambitious Shelly, a supervisor at the plus-size clothing store Yours. She has set her sights on the assistant manager's role, but will she get the promotion she desperately wants?