Season 4

1974-09-01 · 50m

Edward and Jennifer return from holiday, anxious to acquaint Mary with their marriage plans but find her collapsed with another heart-attack. The Hammonds prove their ability to rally round in a crisis. A good time for Riley’s wife, Gwen, to lend her assistance.

1974-09-08 · 50m

As the debate about going public begins, manoeuvres are made for control of the board. In readiness Brian meets merchant banker Martin Farrell, while Edward sounds out Riley.

1974-09-15 · 50m

The first steps are made for the Hammonds to go public. Farrell prepares the investigations, and in the process notices the company’s organisational weaknesses.

1974-09-22 · 50m

Riley and Farrell join the Hammonds’ Board. At once Brian and Riley come into conflict. But Brian’s behaviour is really a reaction of his worsening relationship with Ann.

1974-09-29 · 50m

Edward and Brian attend a lunch in the city with Paul Merroney, a merchant banker, to launch Hammonds as a public company. Edward begins to act the role but Brian looks far from the part.

1974-10-06 · 50m

Brian and Ann apart face the problems of loneliness; by contrast Martin Farrell and Jennifer enjoy dinner together. Meanwhile the Hammonds are invited to a shoot – on business.

1974-10-13 · 50m

The procedure for making Hammonds a public company get underway, and the directors attend a shooting party to meet Sir Neville Henniswode – the chairman of their merchant bank.

1974-10-20 · 50m

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

1974-10-27 · 50m

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

1974-11-03 · 50m

The men want a share of the fat profit they think Hammonds will make when they go public – if not, they may strike at a vital moment. Brian is involved in a serious car accident.

1974-11-10 · 50m

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1974-11-17 · 50m

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

1974-11-24 · 50m

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

1974-12-01 · 50m

Edward fights for survival as Chairman and Managing Director of Hammond Transport Services Limited – and everyone’s loyalty is tested to the full.