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 5
13 Episodes
Life Goes On
E1
Life Goes OnThe Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.
The Self Made Cross
E2
The Self Made CrossDavid finally comes to terms with Jill’s death but the effects of Brian’s divorce are about to reverberate into the future…
Tiger By The Tail
E3
Tiger By The TailPaul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.
Breakdown
E4
BreakdownCombining 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.
Special Licence
E5
Special LicenceWhile everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.
Flight Of Fancy
E6
Flight Of FancyDuring 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.
A Very Short Honeymoon
E7
A Very Short HoneymoonOn the surface, Mary seems to have accepted Jennifer as her daughter-in-law, but Edward doubts his mother’s ability to avoid causing trouble.
Big Deal
E8
Big DealThe 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.
Package Deal
E9
Package DealWhile Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilfully begins to feather his own nest…
End Of A Dream
E10
End Of A DreamEdward 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…
The Judas Sheep
E11
The Judas SheepHaving 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.
Jennifer's Baby
E12
Jennifer's BabyMerroney 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.
Warpath
E13
WarpathAn 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…
