Derek Benfield
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The Brothers
Season 4
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Episode 150 min1974-09-01
Emergency
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.
Episode 250 min1974-09-08
Secret Meetings
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.
Episode 350 min1974-09-15
Investigations
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.
Episode 450 min1974-09-22
Happy Anniversary
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.
Episode 550 min1974-09-29
Partings
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.
Episode 650 min1974-10-06
Loneliness
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.
Episode 750 min1974-10-13
Hit And Miss
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.
Episode 850 min1974-10-20
Public Concern
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.
Episode 950 min1974-10-27
The Race
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.
Episode 1050 min1974-11-03
Saturday
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.
Episode 1150 min
The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread
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Episode 1250 min1974-11-17
A Bad Mistake
Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
Episode 1350 min1974-11-24
The Fall Guy
The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
Episode 1450 min1974-12-01
The Crucial Vote
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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