Episodes
1. Emergency
September 1, 1974
50 min
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.
2. Secret Meetings
September 8, 1974
50 min
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.
3. Investigations
September 15, 1974
50 min
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.
4. Happy Anniversary
September 22, 1974
50 min
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.
5. Partings
September 29, 1974
50 min
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.
6. Loneliness
October 6, 1974
50 min
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.
7. Hit And Miss
October 13, 1974
50 min
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.
8. Public Concern
October 20, 1974
50 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Natalie Kent
9. The Race
October 27, 1974
50 min
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.
10. Saturday
November 3, 1974
50 min
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.
12. A Bad Mistake
November 17, 1974
50 min
Edward meets prospective business-world share holders, but his frankness causes a set back.
13. The Fall Guy
November 24, 1974
50 min
The company goes public – in an atmosphere of tension the share issue is placed on the market.
