Derek Benfield
The Brothers (1972)
Season 7
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
S7E1 - To Honour and Obey
Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…
Sept. 5, 1976, midnight
S7E2 - Home And Away
The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.
Sept. 12, 1976, midnight
S7E3 - Invitations
Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.
Sept. 19, 1976, midnight
S7E4 - The Female Of The Species
Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.
Sept. 26, 1976, midnight
S7E5 - Manoeuvres
David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…
Oct. 3, 1976, midnight
S7E6 - Arrivals And Departures
Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.
Oct. 10, 1976, midnight
S7E7 - The Distaff Side
A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!
Oct. 17, 1976, midnight
S7E8 - Cross Currents
Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…
Oct. 24, 1976, midnight
S7E9 - Ripples
Merroney, aware that the majority of the Hammond Board will vote against his scheme, decides to pre-empt them and Jennifer’s outburst has unforeseen consequences.
Oct. 31, 1976, midnight
S7E10 - Celebration
The new freight planes are ready for delivery. To celebrate this Jane throws a party, at which April seems to get on well with her escort, them Merroney arrives…
Nov. 7, 1976, midnight
S7E11 - Windmills
One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?
Nov. 14, 1976, midnight
S7E12 - The Golden Road
Hammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs to level the odds.
Nov. 21, 1976, midnight
S7E13 - Out Of The Blue
Will the bank lend Hammonds the money they need? Or will Merroney have to put into action Plan No. 2? The family could finally lose control of the company.
Nov. 28, 1976, midnight
S7E14 - The Knock On The Door
Mary fights a last-ditch battle to prevent the Hammonds losing control of their company. She calls a family meeting. Merroney may lose a more personal battle though…
Dec. 5, 1976, midnight
S7E15 - The Ordeal
Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?
Dec. 12, 1976, midnight
S7E16 - The Christmas Party
The firms Christmas party makes Mary realise how the firm is changing. The business is slipping away from family control, as is the family from Mary.
Dec. 19, 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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