Derek Benfield
The Brothers (1972)
Season 4
The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.
Released March 10, 1972
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.workplace-drama, imdb.boardroom, imdb.power-struggle
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S4E1 - Emergency
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.
Sept. 1, 1974, midnight
S4E2 - Secret Meetings
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.
Sept. 8, 1974, midnight
S4E3 - Investigations
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.
Sept. 15, 1974, midnight
S4E4 - Happy Anniversary
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.
Sept. 22, 1974, midnight
S4E5 - Partings
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.
Sept. 29, 1974, midnight
S4E6 - Loneliness
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.
Oct. 6, 1974, midnight
S4E7 - Hit And Miss
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.
Oct. 13, 1974, midnight
S4E8 - Public Concern
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.
Oct. 20, 1974, midnight
S4E9 - The Race
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.
Oct. 27, 1974, midnight
S4E10 - Saturday
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.
Nov. 3, 1974, midnight
S4E11 - The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread
S4E12 - A Bad Mistake
Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
Nov. 17, 1974, midnight
S4E13 - The Fall Guy
The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
Nov. 24, 1974, midnight
S4E14 - The Crucial Vote
Edward fights for survival as Chairman and Managing Director of Hammond Transport Services Limited – and everyone’s loyalty is tested to the full.
Dec. 1, 1974, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: March 10, 1972
Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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