Derek Benfield
The Brothers (1972)
Season 6
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
S6E1 - Red Sky At Night
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 social feet.
Jan. 25, 1976, midnight
S6E2 - A Clean Break
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.
Feb. 1, 1976, midnight
S6E3 - Red Sky In The Morning
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 opportunities.
Feb. 8, 1976, midnight
S6E4 - Oranges And Lemons
On their way back from France, David and Stacey have been searched by Customs Officials at Dover. Everyone – particularly Paul Merroney – wonders why ?
Feb. 15, 1976, midnight
S6E5 - When Will You Pay Me?
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.
Feb. 22, 1976, midnight
S6E6 - Tender
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.
Feb. 29, 1976, midnight
S6E7 - The Mole
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 against another.
March 7, 1976, midnight
S6E8 - The Chosen Victim
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.
March 14, 1976, midnight
S6E9 - Blood And Water
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 ignore.
March 21, 1976, midnight
S6E10 - The Devil You Know
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 ?
March 28, 1976, midnight
S6E11 - Try, Try Again
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 in Europe.
April 4, 1976, midnight
S6E12 - The Bonus
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.
April 11, 1976, midnight
S6E13 - Birthday
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,
April 18, 1976, 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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