The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.
Showing Season 7 of 8
Season 7
1976
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01. To Honour and Obey
1976-09-05
Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…
02. Home And Away
1976-09-12
The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.
03. Invitations
1976-09-19
Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.
04. The Female Of The Species
1976-09-26
Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.
05. Manoeuvres
1976-10-03
David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…
06. Arrivals And Departures
1976-10-10
Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.
07. The Distaff Side
1976-10-17
A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!
08. Cross Currents
1976-10-24
Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…
09. Ripples
1976-10-31
Merroney, aware that the majority of the Hammond Board will vote against his scheme, decides to pre-empt them and Jennifer’s outburst has unforeseen consequences.
10. Celebration
1976-11-07
The new freight planes are ready for delivery. To celebrate this Jane throws a party, at which April seems to get on well with her escort, them Merroney arrives…
11. Windmills
1976-11-14
One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?
12. The Golden Road
1976-11-21
Hammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs to level the odds.
13. Out Of The Blue
1976-11-28
Will the bank lend Hammonds the money they need? Or will Merroney have to put into action Plan No. 2? The family could finally lose control of the company.
14. The Knock On The Door
1976-12-05
Mary fights a last-ditch battle to prevent the Hammonds losing control of their company. She calls a family meeting. Merroney may lose a more personal battle though…
15. The Ordeal
1976-12-12
Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?
16. The Christmas Party
1976-12-19
The firms Christmas party makes Mary realise how the firm is changing. The business is slipping away from family control, as is the family from Mary.
