The Brothers (1972)

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4x1
Emergency
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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 .. show full overview
4x2
Secret Meetings
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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.
4x3
Investigations
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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.
4x4
Happy Anniversary
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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.
4x5
Partings
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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.
4x6
Loneliness
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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.
4x7
Hit and Miss
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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.
4x8
Public Concern
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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.
4x9
The Race
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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.
4x10
Saturday
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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.
4x11
The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread
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The unrest at the depot continues – is Bill Riley behind it, trying to jeopardise the share issue ?
4x12
A Bad Mistake
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Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
4x13
The Fall Guy
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The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
4x14
The Crucial Vote
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Edward fights for survival as Chairman and Managing Director of Hammond Transport Services Limited – and everyone’s loyalty is tested to the full.

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