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The Brothers — Storyline

The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Jean Anderson, Robin Chadwick, Derek Benfield, Jennifer Wilson, Richard Easton, Patrick O'Connell, Gabrielle Drake, Hilary Tindall

The Brothers — Series Details

The Brothers — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: The End of the Beginning (1972-03-10) — After the founder of Hammond Transport dies, his widow and three sons must deal with his will that greatly affects the three brothers.
• E2: Down To Business (1972-03-17) — Edward makes his bid for total control of the family business.
• E3: Confrontation (1972-03-24) — Mrs Hammond wants to see Jennifer, but Jennifer is reluctant.
• E4: Decisions (1972-03-31) — David decides whether to stay in the family business, or sell his shares to Edward.
• E5: The Party (1972-04-07) — The Hammonds are invited to a party given by an old friend of their father.
• E6: Turning Point (1972-04-14) — Conflicting individual interests causes family boardroom arguments.
• E7: The Perfect Day (1972-04-21) — Hammond Transport is ready to expand, until an unexpected crisis happens, then plans and people are put on hold.
• E8: Crisis (1972-04-28) — The financial crisis at Hammond Transport becomes more acute, and has repercussions for relationships within the family.
• E9: A Worm In The Bud (1972-05-05) — Hammond Transport is threatened by a take-over bid.
• E10: Full Circle (1972-05-12) — The future of Hammond Transport is getting better, but problems within the family continue, and new outside alliances form.

Season 2

• E1: A Family Gathering (1973-01-14) — Mary Hammond returns from recuperation abroad, determined to drive a wedge between Edward and Jennifer. Harry Carter, of Carter’s Express Deliveries, puts in an impressive offer fo
• E2: Wheels And Deals (1973-01-21) — When Mary finds a phone number in Edward’s pocket she learns an ex-girlfriend is back on the scene. It is another weapon in her war against Jennifer. The Board have to vote on a ta
• E3: The Trojan Horse (1973-01-28) — Hammond Transport plans to take over Carter Express. However, Harry Carter knows more about the Hammond family than they think. Mary continues to manipulate the lives of her childr
• E4: Snakes And Ladders (1973-02-04) — The Hammond family is divided over whether to take on Carter. It's in a deadlock, unless somebody changes sides. Ann confronts Brian about his new lady friend.
• E5: Labour Pains (1973-02-11) — Harry Carter has cunningly invited all the Hammonds around to his apartment for drinks. One by one the brothers drop out, which leaves Mary and Jennifer the only guests that turn u
• E6: Negotiations (1973-02-18) — With strike action threatened, the Union is called in to settle the conflict with the two sets of drivers. Carter is determined that the Union won’t have a say in the way he handle
• E7: Declaration of Independence
• E8: Errors of Judgment
• E9: Storm Birds (1973-03-11) — The drivers strike continues over the use of Harry Carter’s non-Union drivers. A full meeting of the Board members and Union representatives is made more difficult by Carter antago
• E10: Tightrope (1973-03-18) — Whilst Harry wines and dines Jennifer, Ted arranges a late night meeting with Reg Turner and Bill. Ann arrives home unexpectedly to find Pamela waiting for Brian. Tom Parker has le
• E11: A Marriage Is Arranged (1973-03-25) — With the lorries back on the road, concern grows about the whereabouts of Tom Parker. Barbara is finding her trip to Paris with Nicholas Fox is not all she wanted it to be. Mary in
• E12: Women Are Trumps (1973-04-01) — Edward has returned with grave news – Parker is going bankrupt. He also decides Carter has to go and gives him three options on which he can leave the company. But Carter wants buy
• E13: No Hard Feelings (1973-04-08) — The Hammond Board vote to buy out Harry Carter. He parts company on good terms with everyone – except Mary Hammond. David is not happy that Jill’s money alone is keeping the busine

Season 3

• E1: The Hammond Account (1974-02-03) — The Hammonds are finding their feet and, with Jill’s financial backing, can think of expansion again. They turn their attentions enthusiastically to Europe but David is strangely
• E2: The Newly Weds (1974-02-10) — Barbara’s marriage causes a stir. Why all the haste? And why the secrecy? No-one knows Johnny – but he knows that Barbara is a heiress.
• E3: Suspicions (1974-02-17) — With their sights set on Europe, the Hammonds need a depot on the coast. So, at any rate thinks Brian. David, for reasons of his own, feels otherwise…
• E4: Tug Of War (1974-02-24) — Brian and David come into conflict, a new depot means more dependence on the guarantee provided by Jill, and there is enough tension already between her and David.
• E5: Hijack (1974-03-03) — The Dover depot has started to operate. Edward and Riley go to Boulogne to collect a valuable load, but their every move is being watched…
• E6: Riley (1974-03-10) — Riley is charged with conspiracy! Edward believes him innocent, despite his criminal record. But Jennifer reveals that is not his only secret.
• E7: Trade Wind (1974-03-17) — The brothers prepare for a boom in business. But are they equipped to cope with it? More to the point is Edward?
• E8: Echoes (1974-03-24) — With Edward away in Dover, Brian and David fail to agree. Meanwhile Julie is still on the scene and Ann’s thoughts turn to Nicholas…
• E9: An Impossible Debt (1974-03-31) — Jennifer guesses the source of Barbara’s loan and suddenly Johnny’s debts assume unimagined importance. Soon the whole Company is concerned…
• E10: Power For Sale (1974-04-07) — The sale of Jennifer’s shares gives Brian and David an opportunity – but can they agree terms?
• E11: Conspirators (1974-04-14) — Brian and David start dealing for Jennifer’s shares, and Edward’s position is challenged. But both brothers find they need their wives’ support.
• E12: Perchance To Dream (1974-04-21) — A party to celebrate David’s birthday creates a convivial atmosphere. But for Brian the evening ends with a shock…
• E13: Return To Nowhere (1974-04-28) — Ann is taken to hospital and an anxious period ensues… Meanwhile, Edward and Jennifer get away from it all, and Julie surprises David.

Season 4

• E1: 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
• E2: 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.
• E3: 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.
• E4: 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.
• E5: 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
• E6: 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.
• E7: 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.
• E8: 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.
• E9: 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.
• E10: 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
• E11: The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread (1974-11-10)
• E12: A Bad Mistake (1974-11-17) — Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
• E13: The Fall Guy (1974-11-24) — The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
• E14: 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.

Season 5

• E1: Life Goes On (1975-04-06) — The Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.
• E2: The Self Made Cross
• E3: Tiger By The Tail (1975-04-20) — Paul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.
• E4: Breakdown (1975-04-27) — Combining business and pleasure during a skiing holiday in Switzerland, Edward checks out a depot in Geneva which Merroney is keen to buy. Jennifer interviews potential staff.
• E5: Special Licence (1975-05-04) — While everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.
• E6: Flight Of Fancy (1975-05-11) — During an early morning Board meeting, the Hammonds and Bill Riley learn that Merroney intends to bid on the same day for the ailing company. His work will be made difficult by
• E7: A Very Short Honeymoon (1975-05-18) — On the surface, Mary seems to have accepted Jennifer as her daughter-in-law, but Edward doubts his mother’s ability to avoid causing trouble.
• E8: Big Deal (1975-05-25) — The alterations of Edward and Jennifer’s new home are well in hand, but however much they would like to relax in their new home, the demands of business are never far away.
• E9: Package Deal (1975-06-01) — While Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilfully begins to feather his own nest…
• E10: End Of A Dream (1975-06-08) — Edward and Jennifer move into their new home. The furniture has been delivered, ad the alterations are complete. All they need now is the go-ahead to start a family…
• E11: The Judas Sheep (1975-06-15) — Having settled into their new house and discovering they cannot have children, Jennifer and Edward decide to adopt. They little realise the difficulties they must first overcome
• E12: Jennifer's Baby (1975-06-22) — Merroney returns from the Lebanon, bringing with him the man he hopes will finance a new business deal. His interests seem to be with Clare Miller. Edward and Jennifer’s only
• E13: Warpath (1975-06-29) — An attempt by the Hammonds to oust Merroney is doomed to failure from the start. Is Merroney a natural winner or are the Hammonds born losers ? There is plenty of evidence to s

Season 6

• E1: Red Sky At Night (1976-01-25) — Life has changed dramatically for the Hammond brothers. Edward is the father of an adopted son, Brian recovers from his divorce and a breakdown in Italy and David is finding his
• E2: A Clean Break (1976-02-01) — Edward and Jennifer’s worst fears have been realised and William’s natural mother has asked for him back. Jennifer is determined to keep him.
• E3: Red Sky In The Morning (1976-02-08) — Hammond Transport is on the threshold of expansion into Europe beginning in France. David’s enthusiasm for the place has more to do with Therese d’Alembert than with business op
• E4: Oranges And Lemons (1976-02-15) — On their way back from France, David and Stacey have been searched by Customs Officials at Dover. Everyone – particularly Paul Merroney – wonders why ?
• E5: When Will You Pay Me? (1976-02-22) — Paul Merroney considers it is high time Edward resumed his responsibilities as Managing Director of Hammond Transport. He enlists Riley’s help in the endeavour.
• E6: Tender (1976-02-29) — News that RAI Transport is going into liquidation smothers the Hammond grapevine and Jenny decides that here is her chance to prove what form she is in.
• E7: The Mole (1976-03-07) — Griffith Trevelyan, Chief Sales Executive of RAI Transport, the collapsing firm for whose oil rig installation the Hammonds wish to bid for, decides to play one contender off agai
• E8: The Chosen Victim (1976-03-14) — Jane Maxwell senses trouble when a small aircraft belonging to Luxury Air, part of John Kirkman’s vast private company, stops at Dover airfield ostensibly to refuel.
• E9: Blood And Water (1976-03-21) — John Kirkman has made an offer of 80p a share for Hammond Transport. The level has been cleverly pitched: not too high to arouse suspicion, not too low for Paul Merroney to ign
• E10: The Devil You Know (1976-03-28) — Since the Hammond Board is evenly divided about Kirkman’s offer, the final decision seems to rest with Paul Merroney. But can Sir Neville influence him ?
• E11: Try, Try Again (1976-04-04) — The Hammond Board has rejected Kirkman’s offer for the company and this has meant quite a victory for Paul Merroney. But Brian feels that Hammonds need help if they are to function
• E12: The Bonus (1976-04-11) — Although Brian and Edward have been discouraged from the idea of Hammonds merging with Van der Merwe, Paul Merroney is determined to find out exactly what the advantages would be.
• E13: Birthday (1976-04-18) — Two important occasions: the first is Mary’s birthday, the second is a SGM of the Hammond share-holders whose support for the merger with Van der Merwe,

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Brothers have? 7 season(s) with 92 episodes.

Where can I watch The Brothers? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.