Nikole Lowe
London Ink (2007)
Season 1
London Ink is a reality show on Discovery Real Time that follows Louis Molloy and three other tattoo artists. Each of the artists brings a different style to London Ink. Louis Molloy, is an expert in parallel and straight lines and other difficult shapes, and has tattooed David Beckham. Dan Gold is an avid graffiti artist in the freehand new wave graffiti style. New Zealand artist Nikole Lowe specializes in Japanese, Tibetan and Indian-themed art. American Phil Kyle brings a new wave old school style with his own twist over to England. The show is a spin-off of Miami Ink and premiered on September 23, 2007. The first series was filmed at London Tattoo, 332 Goswell Rd, Islington, London The shop lives on as a day to day tattoo studio London Tattoo at the Islington location Glamour model Emily Scott appeared in the first episode of London Ink, in which she had a Koi fish tattooed on her right arm by Dan Gold.
Released Sept. 23, 2007
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.non-fiction
Network: Discovery Real Time
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
London Ink opens its doors with a staff of Louis Malloy, Dan Gold, Nikole Lowe and Phil Kyle. Louis recalls his ideas behind the design of David Beckham's "Guardian Angel" tattoo. Dan, a graffiti guru, discusses his troubled youth and how he has problems taking orders. Louis believes that Dan's talent is worth the gamble. Nikole creates a rift by refusing to take Louis' advice of adding more styles to her repertoire. He decides the team needs a pep talk which ends up more like a comedy, reinforcing his notion that it will be hard to make this group into a well oiled machine.
Sept. 23, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Dan is accused by Louis of chatting to much with his clients. Meanwhile, the shop holds a challenge to find a new apprentice.
Sept. 30, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Tempers flare when Dan forces Louis to do a tattoo design that he hates. Also, Phil is angered by a client and Nikole is extremely happy with her latest work.
Oct. 7, 2007, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Guest Sylvia Z, a portrait expert, works at the shop along with apprentice Rachael, who's work is scrutinized by the guys.
Oct. 14, 2007, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
The guys set off for the dog races while Nicole is away, where Dan does well against the bookies. Sylvia Z takes the guest spot in Nicole's absence and apprentice Rachael is scrutinized over whether she can handle the work. Louis and Dan are still at it when Louis pushes him away from his tattoo and taking over.
Oct. 21, 2007, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Jan. 15, 2008, midnight
Network: Discovery Real Time
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Sept. 23, 2007
Last Air Date: Nov. 23, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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