The Brothers

A Family Gathering

Mary Hammond returns from recuperation abroad, determined to drive a wedge between Edward and Jennifer. Harry Carter, of

Wheels And Deals

When Mary finds a phone number in Edward’s pocket she learns an ex-girlfriend is back on the scene. It is another weap

The Trojan Horse

Hammond Transport plans to take over Carter Express. However, Harry Carter knows more about the Hammond family than they

Snakes And Ladders

The Hammond family is divided over whether to take on Carter. It's in a deadlock, unless somebody changes sides. Ann con

Labour Pains

Harry Carter has cunningly invited all the Hammonds around to his apartment for drinks. One by one the brothers drop out

Negotiations

With strike action threatened, the Union is called in to settle the conflict with the two sets of drivers. Carter is det

Declaration of Independence

Errors of Judgment

Storm Birds

The drivers strike continues over the use of Harry Carter’s non-Union drivers. A full meeting of the Board members and

Tightrope

Whilst Harry wines and dines Jennifer, Ted arranges a late night meeting with Reg Turner and Bill. Ann arrives home unex

A Marriage Is Arranged

With the lorries back on the road, concern grows about the whereabouts of Tom Parker. Barbara is finding her trip to Par

Women Are Trumps

Edward has returned with grave news - Parker is going bankrupt. He also decides Carter has to go and gives him three opt

No Hard Feelings

The Hammond Board vote to buy out Harry Carter. He parts company on good terms with everyone - except Mary Hammond. Davi

The Hammond Account

The Hammonds are finding their feet and, with Jill’s financial backing, can think of expansion again. They turn thei

The Newly Weds

Barbara’s marriage causes a stir. Why all the haste? And why the secrecy? No-one knows Johnny – but he knows tha

Suspicions

With their sights set on Europe, the Hammonds need a depot on the coast. So, at any rate thinks Brian. David, for r

Tug Of War

Brian and David come into conflict, a new depot means more dependence on the guarantee provided by Jill, and there is e

Hijack

The Dover depot has started to operate. Edward and Riley go to Boulogne to collect a valuable load, but their every

Riley

Riley is charged with conspiracy! Edward believes him innocent, despite his criminal record. But Jennifer reveals t

Trade Wind

The brothers prepare for a boom in business. But are they equipped to cope with it? More to the point is Edward?

Echoes

With Edward away in Dover, Brian and David fail to agree. Meanwhile Julie is still on the scene and Ann’s thoughts

An Impossible Debt

Jennifer guesses the source of Barbara’s loan and suddenly Johnny’s debts assume unimagined importance. Soon the w

Power For Sale

The sale of Jennifer’s shares gives Brian and David an opportunity – but can they agree terms?

Conspirators

Brian and David start dealing for Jennifer’s shares, and Edward’s position is challenged. But both brothers find

Perchance To Dream

A party to celebrate David’s birthday creates a convivial atmosphere. But for Brian the evening ends with a shock…

Return To Nowhere

Ann is taken to hospital and an anxious period ensues… Meanwhile, Edward and Jennifer get away from it all, and Juli

Emergency

Edward and Jennifer return from holiday, anxious to acquaint Mary with their marriage plans but find her collapsed with

Secret Meetings

As the debate about going public begins, manoeuvres are made for control of the board. In readiness Brian meets merch

Investigations

The first steps are made for the Hammonds to go public. Farrell prepares the investigations, and in the process notice

Happy Anniversary

Riley and Farrell join the Hammonds’ Board. At once Brian and Riley come into conflict. But Brian’s behaviour is

Partings

Edward and Brian attend a lunch in the city with Paul Merroney, a merchant banker, to launch Hammonds as a public compa

Loneliness

Brian and Ann apart face the problems of loneliness; by contrast Martin Farrell and Jennifer enjoy dinner together. Me

Hit And Miss

The procedure for making Hammonds a public company get underway, and the directors attend a shooting party to meet Sir

Public Concern

A local petition protesting about Hammonds lorries coincides with the firms moves to go public. But it is not only the

The Race

David, with the company’s sponsorship, has his first experience of driving in a race. In an atmosphere of tension a

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

The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread

A Bad Mistake

Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.

The Fall Guy

The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.

The Crucial Vote

Edward fights for survival as Chairman and Managing Director of Hammond Transport Services Limited – and everyone’s

Life Goes On

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

The Self Made Cross

Tiger By The Tail

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

Breakdown

Combining business and pleasure during a skiing holiday in Switzerland, Edward checks out a depot in Geneva which Merro

Special Licence

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

Flight Of Fancy

During an early morning Board meeting, the Hammonds and Bill Riley learn that Merroney intends to bid on the same day f

A Very Short Honeymoon

On the surface, Mary seems to have accepted Jennifer as her daughter-in-law, but Edward doubts his mother’s ability

Big Deal

The alterations of Edward and Jennifer’s new home are well in hand, but however much they would like to relax in thei

Package Deal

While Edwards settles comfortably into marriage and David starts to enjoy life again, Paul Merroney quietly and skilful

End Of A Dream

Edward and Jennifer move into their new home. The furniture has been delivered, ad the alterations are complete. All

The Judas Sheep

Having settled into their new house and discovering they cannot have children, Jennifer and Edward decide to adopt. T

Jennifer's Baby

Merroney returns from the Lebanon, bringing with him the man he hopes will finance a new business deal. His interests

Warpath

An attempt by the Hammonds to oust Merroney is doomed to failure from the start. Is Merroney a natural winner or are t

Red Sky At Night

Life has changed dramatically for the Hammond brothers. Edward is the father of an adopted son, Brian recovers from h

A Clean Break

Edward and Jennifer’s worst fears have been realised and William’s natural mother has asked for him back. Jennifer

Red Sky In The Morning

Hammond Transport is on the threshold of expansion into Europe beginning in France. David’s enthusiasm for the plac

Oranges And Lemons

On their way back from France, David and Stacey have been searched by Customs Officials at Dover. Everyone – parti

When Will You Pay Me?

Paul Merroney considers it is high time Edward resumed his responsibilities as Managing Director of Hammond Transport.

Tender

News that RAI Transport is going into liquidation smothers the Hammond grapevine and Jenny decides that here is her chan

The Mole

Griffith Trevelyan, Chief Sales Executive of RAI Transport, the collapsing firm for whose oil rig installation the Hamm

The Chosen Victim

Jane Maxwell senses trouble when a small aircraft belonging to Luxury Air, part of John Kirkman’s vast private compan

Blood And Water

John Kirkman has made an offer of 80p a share for Hammond Transport. The level has been cleverly pitched: not too hig

The Devil You Know

Since the Hammond Board is evenly divided about Kirkman’s offer, the final decision seems to rest with Paul Merroney.

Try, Try Again

The Hammond Board has rejected Kirkman’s offer for the company and this has meant quite a victory for Paul Merroney. B

The Bonus

Although Brian and Edward have been discouraged from the idea of Hammonds merging with Van der Merwe, Paul Merroney is

Birthday

Two important occasions: the first is Mary’s birthday, the second is a SGM of the Hammond share-holders whose suppo

To Honour and Obey

Home And Away

The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure

Invitations

Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.

The Female Of The Species

Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.

Manoeuvres

David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…

Arrivals And Departures

Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspec

The Distaff Side

A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of r

Cross Currents

Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the

Ripples

Merroney, aware that the majority of the Hammond Board will vote against his scheme, decides to pre-empt them and Jenni

Celebration

The new freight planes are ready for delivery. To celebrate this Jane throws a party, at which April seems to get on

Windmills

One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?

The Golden Road

Hammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs t

Out Of The Blue

Will the bank lend Hammonds the money they need? Or will Merroney have to put into action Plan No. 2? The family cou

The Knock On The Door

Mary fights a last-ditch battle to prevent the Hammonds losing control of their company. She calls a family meeting.

The Ordeal

Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?

The Christmas Party

The firms Christmas party makes Mary realise how the firm is changing. The business is slipping away from family contr