The Brothers

(1972)

Streaming Episode Guide

Season 7 | Season 6

7.2

| Season 5 | Season 4

7.2

| Season 3

7.6

| Season 2

7.5

| Season 1

7.3

| Specials | Top 5 Episodes

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Season 7

The Christmas Party

Episode 16 - 12-19-1976

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.

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The Ordeal

Episode 15 - 12-12-1976

Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?

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The Knock On The Door

Episode 14 - 12-05-1976

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…

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Out Of The Blue

Episode 13 - 11-28-1976

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.

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The Golden Road

Episode 12 - 11-21-1976

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.

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Windmills

Episode 11 - 11-14-1976

One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?

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Celebration

Episode 10 - 11-07-1976

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…

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Ripples

Episode 9 - 10-31-1976

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.

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Cross Currents

Episode 8 - 10-24-1976

Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…

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The Distaff Side

Episode 7 - 10-17-1976

A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!

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Arrivals And Departures

Episode 6 - 10-10-1976

Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.

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Manoeuvres

Episode 5 - 10-03-1976

David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…

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The Female Of The Species

Episode 4 - 9-26-1976

Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.

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Invitations

Episode 3 - 9-19-1976

Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.

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Home And Away

Episode 2 - 9-12-1976

The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.

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To Honour and Obey

Episode 1 - 9-05-1976

Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…

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Season 6
7.2

Birthday

Episode 13 - 4-18-1976

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,

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The Bonus

Episode 12 - 4-11-1976

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.

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Try, Try Again

Episode 11 - 4-04-1976

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.

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The Devil You Know

Episode 10 - 3-28-1976

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 ?

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Blood And Water

Episode 9 - 3-21-1976

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.

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The Chosen Victim

Episode 8 - 3-14-1976

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.

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The Mole

Episode 7 - 3-07-1976

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.

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Tender

Episode 6 - 2-29-1976

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.

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When Will You Pay Me?

Episode 5 - 2-22-1976

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.

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Oranges And Lemons

Episode 4 - 2-15-1976

On their way back from France, David and Stacey have been searched by Customs Officials at Dover. Everyone – particularly Paul Merroney – wonders why ?

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Red Sky In The Morning

Episode 3 - 2-08-1976

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.

7.2/10

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A Clean Break

Episode 2 - 2-01-1976

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.

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Red Sky At Night

Episode 1 - 1-25-1976

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.

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Season 5

Warpath

Episode 13 - 6-29-1975

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…

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Jennifer's Baby

Episode 12 - 6-22-1975

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.

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The Judas Sheep

Episode 11 - 6-15-1975

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.

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End Of A Dream

Episode 10 - 6-08-1975

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…

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Package Deal

Episode 9 - 6-01-1975

While Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilfully begins to feather his own nest…

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Big Deal

Episode 8 - 5-25-1975

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.

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A Very Short Honeymoon

Episode 7 - 5-18-1975

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.

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Flight Of Fancy

Episode 6 - 5-11-1975

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.

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Special Licence

Episode 5 - 5-04-1975

While everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.

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Breakdown

Episode 4 - 4-27-1975

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.

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Tiger By The Tail

Episode 3 - 4-20-1975

Paul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.

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The Self Made Cross

Episode 2

Life Goes On

Episode 1 - 4-06-1975

The Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.

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Season 4
7.2

The Crucial Vote

Episode 14 - 12-01-1974

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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The Fall Guy

Episode 13 - 11-24-1974

The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.

8/10

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A Bad Mistake

Episode 12 - 11-17-1974

Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.

7.8/10

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The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread

Episode 11

7.2/10

Saturday

Episode 10 - 11-03-1974

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.

7.4/10

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The Race

Episode 9 - 10-27-1974

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.

5.8/10

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Public Concern

Episode 8 - 10-20-1974

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.

6.4/10

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Hit And Miss

Episode 7 - 10-13-1974

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.

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Loneliness

Episode 6 - 10-06-1974

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.

7.4/10

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Partings

Episode 5 - 9-29-1974

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.

8/10

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Happy Anniversary

Episode 4 - 9-22-1974

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.

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Investigations

Episode 3 - 9-15-1974

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.

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Secret Meetings

Episode 2 - 9-08-1974

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.

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Emergency

Episode 1 - 9-01-1974

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.

6.8/10

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Season 3
7.6

Return To Nowhere

Episode 13 - 4-28-1974

Ann is taken to hospital and an anxious period ensues… Meanwhile, Edward and Jennifer get away from it all, and Julie surprises David.

8.4/10

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Perchance To Dream

Episode 12 - 4-21-1974

A party to celebrate David’s birthday creates a convivial atmosphere. But for Brian the evening ends with a shock…

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Conspirators

Episode 11 - 4-14-1974

Brian and David start dealing for Jennifer’s shares, and Edward’s position is challenged. But both brothers find they need their wives’ support.

8.6/10

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Power For Sale

Episode 10 - 4-07-1974

The sale of Jennifer’s shares gives Brian and David an opportunity – but can they agree terms?

6.8/10

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An Impossible Debt

Episode 9 - 3-31-1974

Jennifer guesses the source of Barbara’s loan and suddenly Johnny’s debts assume unimagined importance. Soon the whole Company is concerned…

8/10

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Echoes

Episode 8 - 3-24-1974

With Edward away in Dover, Brian and David fail to agree. Meanwhile Julie is still on the scene and Ann’s thoughts turn to Nicholas…

7.6/10

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Trade Wind

Episode 7 - 3-17-1974

The brothers prepare for a boom in business. But are they equipped to cope with it? More to the point is Edward?

7.8/10

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Riley

Episode 6 - 3-10-1974

Riley is charged with conspiracy! Edward believes him innocent, despite his criminal record. But Jennifer reveals that is not his only secret.

7.8/10

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Hijack

Episode 5 - 3-03-1974

The Dover depot has started to operate. Edward and Riley go to Boulogne to collect a valuable load, but their every move is being watched…

7.2/10

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Tug Of War

Episode 4 - 2-24-1974

Brian and David come into conflict, a new depot means more dependence on the guarantee provided by Jill, and there is enough tension already between her and David.

7/10

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Suspicions

Episode 3 - 2-17-1974

With their sights set on Europe, the Hammonds need a depot on the coast. So, at any rate thinks Brian. David, for reasons of his own, feels otherwise…

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The Newly Weds

Episode 2 - 2-10-1974

Barbara’s marriage causes a stir. Why all the haste? And why the secrecy? No-one knows Johnny – but he knows that Barbara is a heiress.

6.6/10

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The Hammond Account

Episode 1 - 2-03-1974

The Hammonds are finding their feet and, with Jill’s financial backing, can think of expansion again. They turn their attentions enthusiastically to Europe but David is strangely opposed to the idea.

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Season 2
7.5

No Hard Feelings

Episode 13 - 4-08-1973

The Hammond Board vote to buy out Harry Carter. He parts company on good terms with everyone - except Mary Hammond. David is not happy that Jill’s money alone is keeping the business afloat. Ann plays her final hand in her game to get husband Brian to take her back. Despite constant bating from Julie, David marries Jill.

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Women Are Trumps

Episode 12 - 4-01-1973

Edward has returned with grave news - Parker is going bankrupt. He also decides Carter has to go and gives him three options on which he can leave the company. But Carter wants buying out and cash is the one thing Hammonds do not have. Jill reveals the extent of her inheritance - £250,000. It occurs to Jill she might have the means to save Hammond Transport. With Pamela out of the picture, Ann and Brian start rebuilding their marriage.

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A Marriage Is Arranged

Episode 11 - 3-25-1973

With the lorries back on the road, concern grows about the whereabouts of Tom Parker. Barbara is finding her trip to Paris with Nicholas Fox is not all she wanted it to be. Mary invites Jill to lunch and together they conspire to get David to the alter. Brian’s discreet enquiries about Parker shows that he is in trouble, making finding him more urgent. Ted flies out to Parker’s last known whereabouts in Corfu in a desperate bid to sort out the debt. Whilst he is away Carter makes a move for the Chair in the Board meeting.

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Tightrope

Episode 10 - 3-18-1973

Whilst Harry wines and dines Jennifer, Ted arranges a late night meeting with Reg Turner and Bill. Ann arrives home unexpectedly to find Pamela waiting for Brian. Tom Parker has left the country, he owes Hammond Transport a lot of money. Without it they are sunk. Jill receives some devastating news. Carter plays a masterstroke to end the stalemate.

8.1/10

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Storm Birds

Episode 9 - 3-11-1973

The drivers strike continues over the use of Harry Carter’s non-Union drivers. A full meeting of the Board members and Union representatives is made more difficult by Carter antagonising the Union. Jill and Julie call on Mary but Julie does not endear herself to the Hammond matriach. Negotiations falter and Hammond Transport is starting to flounder under the weight of the problem. Brian discovers Ann has been making secret visits to the family home.

7.2/10

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Errors of Judgment

Episode 8

7/10

Declaration of Independence

Episode 7

8.4/10

Negotiations

Episode 6 - 2-18-1973

With strike action threatened, the Union is called in to settle the conflict with the two sets of drivers. Carter is determined that the Union won’t have a say in the way he handles the unrest, but Ted is a much more experienced negotiator. David falls for the charms of Jill’s flatmate Julie.

7.4/10

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Labour Pains

Episode 5 - 2-11-1973

Harry Carter has cunningly invited all the Hammonds around to his apartment for drinks. One by one the brothers drop out, which leaves Mary and Jennifer the only guests that turn up ! Barbara is in awe of her new art tutor Nicholas Fox and at the depot trouble is brewing between the Carter and Hammond drivers…

7.2/10

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Snakes And Ladders

Episode 4 - 2-04-1973

The Hammond family is divided over whether to take on Carter. It's in a deadlock, unless somebody changes sides. Ann confronts Brian about his new lady friend.

7.5/10

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The Trojan Horse

Episode 3 - 1-28-1973

Hammond Transport plans to take over Carter Express. However, Harry Carter knows more about the Hammond family than they think. Mary continues to manipulate the lives of her children but with Edward she may have gone too far.

7.9/10

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Wheels And Deals

Episode 2 - 1-21-1973

When Mary finds a phone number in Edward’s pocket she learns an ex-girlfriend is back on the scene. It is another weapon in her war against Jennifer. The Board have to vote on a take-over bid for Carter’s firm. Edward will be against it. Or will he ?

7.6/10

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A Family Gathering

Episode 1 - 1-14-1973

Mary Hammond returns from recuperation abroad, determined to drive a wedge between Edward and Jennifer. Harry Carter, of Carter’s Express Deliveries, puts in an impressive offer for land adjoining the Hammond depot - land Edward thought was already promised to his firm.

6.5/10

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