The Brothers (1972)

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  • : 1972
  • : 92
  • : 0
  • BBC One
  • Drama

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5x1
Life Goes On
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06, 1975
The Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.
5x2
The Self Made Cross
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13, 1975
David finally comes to terms with Jill’s death but the effects of Brian’s divorce are about to reverberate into the future…
5x3
Tiger by the Tail
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20, 1975
Paul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.
5x4
Breakdown
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27, 1975
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.
5x5
Special Licence
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04, 1975
While everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.
5x6
Flight of Fancy
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11, 1975
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 a very tough lady – Jane Maxwell.
5x7
A Very Short Honeymoon
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18, 1975
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.
5x12
Jennifer's Baby
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22, 1975
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 interest is their new baby.
5x8
Big Deal
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25, 1975
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.
5x9
Package Deal
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01, 1975
While Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilfully begins to feather his own nest…
5x10
End of a Dream
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08, 1975
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…
5x11
The Judas Sheep
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15, 1975
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.
5x13
Warpath
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29, 1975
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 support both points of view…

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