Ep 4. 1970

In the fourth episode of Our Friends in the North season 1, titled "1970," the story shifts into the new decade, and the characters navigate the various challenges they face in the changing times. Nicky and Mary start living together, but their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Mary struggles with her political activism, and Nicky's shady dealings with T Dan Smith come back to haunt him.

Meanwhile, Geordie faces his own set of difficulties as he tries to make a difference in the community through his work as a social worker. He butts heads with his conservative supervisor, and is forced to watch helplessly as one of his clients falls victim to the incompetence and negligence of the system.

Terry, on the other hand, continues his efforts to make a name for himself in the music industry, but his ambitions are derailed when he discovers that his bandmate and friend is dealing drugs. This revelation threatens to tear apart the band and jeopardize Terry's future in the music business.

As the characters grapple with their individual struggles, the overarching themes of the show are brought to the forefront. The political and social turmoil of the era is felt in every corner of the city, and the characters must confront the many injustices and inequalities that exist. Our Friends in the North season 1 episode 4 is a poignant look at the challenges of the 1970s, and the impact they had on the lives of ordinary people trying to make their way in a rapidly changing world.