The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.
Showing Season 4 of 8
Season 4
1974
No overview available.
01. Emergency
1974-09-01
Edward and Jennifer return from holiday, anxious to acquaint Mary with their marriage plans but find her collapsed with another heart-attack. The Hammonds prove their ability to rally round in a crisis. A good time for Riley’s wife, Gwen, to lend her assistance.
02. Secret Meetings
1974-09-08
As the debate about going public begins, manoeuvres are made for control of the board. In readiness Brian meets merchant banker Martin Farrell, while Edward sounds out Riley.
03. Investigations
1974-09-15
The first steps are made for the Hammonds to go public. Farrell prepares the investigations, and in the process notices the company’s organisational weaknesses.
04. Happy Anniversary
1974-09-22
Riley and Farrell join the Hammonds’ Board. At once Brian and Riley come into conflict. But Brian’s behaviour is really a reaction of his worsening relationship with Ann.
05. Partings
1974-09-29
Edward and Brian attend a lunch in the city with Paul Merroney, a merchant banker, to launch Hammonds as a public company. Edward begins to act the role but Brian looks far from the part.
06. Loneliness
1974-10-06
Brian and Ann apart face the problems of loneliness; by contrast Martin Farrell and Jennifer enjoy dinner together. Meanwhile the Hammonds are invited to a shoot – on business.
07. Hit And Miss
1974-10-13
The procedure for making Hammonds a public company get underway, and the directors attend a shooting party to meet Sir Neville Henniswode – the chairman of their merchant bank.
08. Public Concern
1974-10-20
A local petition protesting about Hammonds lorries coincides with the firms moves to go public. But it is not only the residents the Board has to face.
09. The Race
1974-10-27
David, with the company’s sponsorship, has his first experience of driving in a race. In an atmosphere of tension and excitement, Jill watches his performance.
10. Saturday
1974-11-03
The men want a share of the fat profit they think Hammonds will make when they go public – if not, they may strike at a vital moment. Brian is involved in a serious car accident.
11. The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread
Air date TBA
No overview available.
12. A Bad Mistake
1974-11-17
Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
13. The Fall Guy
1974-11-24
The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
14. The Crucial Vote
1974-12-01
Edward fights for survival as Chairman and Managing Director of Hammond Transport Services Limited – and everyone’s loyalty is tested to the full.
