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The Brothers

Season 1 1972

  • 1972-03-10T00:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 50m
  • 8h 20m (10 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Drama
THE BROTHERS was a compelling TV series about the bedroom and boardroom strife endured by three conflicting brothers at the family trucking business Hammond Transport, running for an impressive 92 episodes between 1972 and 1976. It gave a big break to future household names like Kate O’Mara, Liza Goddard, Gabrielle Drake and Colin Baker. The gritty BBC serial, created by Gerard Glaister and writer NJ Crisp, caught the attention of the viewing public to such a large degree that Colin Baker’s loathsome city banker Paul Merroney was voted the ‘Most Hated Man In Britain’ by readers of The Sun newspaper.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

1972-03-10T00:00:00Z

1x01 The End of the Beginning

Series Premiere

1x01 The End of the Beginning

  • 1972-03-10T00:00:00Z50m

After the founder of Hammond Transport dies, his widow and three sons must deal with his will that greatly affects the three brothers.

1972-03-17T00:00:00Z

1x02 Down to Business

1x02 Down to Business

  • 1972-03-17T00:00:00Z50m

Edward makes his bid for total control of the family business.

1972-03-23T23:00:00Z

1x03 Confrontation

1x03 Confrontation

  • 1972-03-23T23:00:00Z50m

Mrs Hammond wants to see Jennifer, but Jennifer is reluctant.

1972-03-30T23:00:00Z

1x04 Decisions

1x04 Decisions

  • 1972-03-30T23:00:00Z50m

David decides whether to stay in the family business, or sell his shares to Edward.

1972-04-06T23:00:00Z

1x05 The Party

1x05 The Party

  • 1972-04-06T23:00:00Z50m

The Hammonds are invited to a party given by an old friend of their father.

1972-04-13T23:00:00Z

1x06 Turning Point

1x06 Turning Point

  • 1972-04-13T23:00:00Z50m

Conflicting individual interests causes family boardroom arguments.

1972-04-20T23:00:00Z

1x07 The Perfect Day

1x07 The Perfect Day

  • 1972-04-20T23:00:00Z50m

Hammond Transport is ready to expand, until an unexpected crisis happens, then plans and people are put on hold.

1972-04-27T23:00:00Z

1x08 Crisis

1x08 Crisis

  • 1972-04-27T23:00:00Z50m

The financial crisis at Hammond Transport becomes more acute, and has repercussions for relationships within the family.

1972-05-04T23:00:00Z

1x09 A Worm in the Bud

1x09 A Worm in the Bud

  • 1972-05-04T23:00:00Z50m

Hammond Transport is threatened by a take-over bid.

Season Finale

1972-05-11T23:00:00Z

1x10 Full Circle

Season Finale

1x10 Full Circle

  • 1972-05-11T23:00:00Z50m

The future of Hammond Transport is getting better, but problems within the family continue, and new outside alliances form.

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