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The Brothers

Season 5 1975

  • 1975-04-05T23:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 50m
  • 10h 50m (13 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.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

1975-04-05T23:00:00Z

5x01 Life Goes On

Season Premiere

5x01 Life Goes On

  • 1975-04-05T23:00:00Z50m

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

1975-04-12T23:00:00Z

5x02 The Self Made Cross

5x02 The Self Made Cross

  • 1975-04-12T23:00:00Z50m

David finally comes to terms with Jill’s death but the effects of Brian’s divorce are about to reverberate into the future…

1975-04-19T23:00:00Z

5x03 Tiger by the Tail

5x03 Tiger by the Tail

  • 1975-04-19T23:00:00Z50m

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

1975-04-26T23:00:00Z

5x04 Breakdown

5x04 Breakdown

  • 1975-04-26T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1975-05-03T23:00:00Z

5x05 Special Licence

5x05 Special Licence

  • 1975-05-03T23:00:00Z50m

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

1975-05-10T23:00:00Z

5x06 Flight of Fancy

5x06 Flight of Fancy

  • 1975-05-10T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1975-05-17T23:00:00Z

5x07 A Very Short Honeymoon

5x07 A Very Short Honeymoon

  • 1975-05-17T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1975-05-24T23:00:00Z

5x08 Big Deal

5x08 Big Deal

  • 1975-05-24T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1975-05-31T23:00:00Z

5x09 Package Deal

5x09 Package Deal

  • 1975-05-31T23:00:00Z50m

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

1975-06-07T23:00:00Z

5x10 End of a Dream

5x10 End of a Dream

  • 1975-06-07T23:00:00Z50m

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…

1975-06-14T23:00:00Z

5x11 The Judas Sheep

5x11 The Judas Sheep

  • 1975-06-14T23:00:00Z50m

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.

1975-05-21T23:00:00Z

5x12 Jennifer's Baby

5x12 Jennifer's Baby

  • 1975-05-21T23:00:00Z50m

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.

Season Finale

1975-06-28T23:00:00Z

5x13 Warpath

Season Finale

5x13 Warpath

  • 1975-06-28T23:00:00Z50m

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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