About this season
The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.
Episodes (13)
1. Red Sky At Night
Aired 25 January 1976 • 50 min
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.
2. A Clean Break
Aired 1 February 1976 • 50 min
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.
3. Red Sky In The Morning
Aired 8 February 1976 • 50 min
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.
4. Oranges And Lemons
Aired 15 February 1976 • 50 min
On their way back from France, David and Stacey have been searched by Customs Officials at Dover. Everyone – particularly Paul Merroney – wonders why ?
5. When Will You Pay Me?
Aired 22 February 1976 • 50 min
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.
6. Tender
Aired 29 February 1976 • 50 min
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.
7. The Mole
Aired 7 March 1976 • 50 min
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.
8. The Chosen Victim
Aired 14 March 1976 • 50 min
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.
9. Blood And Water
Aired 21 March 1976 • 50 min
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.
10. The Devil You Know
Aired 28 March 1976 • 50 min
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 ?
11. Try, Try Again
Aired 4 April 1976 • 50 min
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.
12. The Bonus
Aired 11 April 1976 • 50 min
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.
13. Birthday
Aired 18 April 1976 • 50 min
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,