Robert Hammond has died while "doing the deed" with his secretary and mistress Jennifer, and now his three sons have inherited the family trucking company, and each one will try to run the business in his own way.
Where to Watch The Brothers (1972) • Season 7
16 Episodes
To Honour and Obey
E1
To Honour and ObeyHammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…
Home And Away
E2
Home And AwayThe honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.
Invitations
E3
InvitationsAnn turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.
The Female Of The Species
E4
The Female Of The SpeciesJenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.
Manoeuvres
E5
ManoeuvresDavid makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…
Arrivals And Departures
E6
Arrivals And DeparturesMerroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.
The Distaff Side
E7
The Distaff SideA premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!
Cross Currents
E8
Cross CurrentsMary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…
Ripples
E9
RipplesMerroney, 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.
Celebration
E10
CelebrationThe 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…
Windmills
E11
WindmillsOne of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?
The Golden Road
E12
The Golden RoadHammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs to level the odds.
Out Of The Blue
E13
Out Of The BlueWill 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.
The Knock On The Door
E14
The Knock On The DoorMary 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…
The Ordeal
E15
The OrdealGwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?
The Christmas Party
E16
The Christmas PartyThe 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.
