Derek Benfield
The Brothers (1972)
Season 5
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
S5E1 - Life Goes On
The Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.
April 6, 1975, midnight
S5E2 - The Self Made Cross
S5E3 - Tiger By The Tail
Paul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.
April 20, 1975, midnight
S5E4 - Breakdown
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.
April 27, 1975, midnight
S5E5 - Special Licence
While everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.
May 4, 1975, midnight
S5E6 - Flight Of Fancy
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.
May 11, 1975, midnight
S5E7 - A Very Short Honeymoon
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.
May 18, 1975, midnight
S5E8 - Big Deal
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.
May 25, 1975, midnight
S5E9 - Package Deal
While Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilfully begins to feather his own nest…
June 1, 1975, midnight
S5E10 - End Of A Dream
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…
June 8, 1975, midnight
S5E11 - The Judas Sheep
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.
June 15, 1975, midnight
S5E12 - Jennifer's Baby
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.
June 22, 1975, midnight
S5E13 - Warpath
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…
June 29, 1975, 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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