Episodes
1. To Honour and Obey
September 5, 1976
50 min
Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…
2. Home And Away
September 12, 1976
50 min
The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.
3. Invitations
September 19, 1976
50 min
Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.
4. The Female Of The Species
September 26, 1976
50 min
Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.
5. Manoeuvres
October 3, 1976
50 min
David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…
6. Arrivals And Departures
October 10, 1976
50 min
Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.
7. The Distaff Side
October 17, 1976
50 min
A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!
8. Cross Currents
October 24, 1976
50 min
Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…
9. Ripples
October 31, 1976
50 min
Merroney, aware that the majority of the Hammond Board will vote against his scheme, decides to pre-empt them and Jennifer’s outburst has unforeseen consequences.
10. Celebration
November 7, 1976
50 min
The new freight planes are ready for delivery. To celebrate this Jane throws a party, at which April seems to get on well with her escort, them Merroney arrives…
11. Windmills
November 14, 1976
50 min
One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?
12. The Golden Road
November 21, 1976
50 min
Hammond Board members cast their votes to the Middle East project. The line up is 2 – 4 against and Merroney needs to level the odds.
13. Out Of The Blue
November 28, 1976
50 min
Will the bank lend Hammonds the money they need? Or will Merroney have to put into action Plan No. 2? The family could finally lose control of the company.
14. The Knock On The Door
December 5, 1976
50 min
Mary fights a last-ditch battle to prevent the Hammonds losing control of their company. She calls a family meeting. Merroney may lose a more personal battle though…
15. The Ordeal
December 12, 1976
50 min
Gwen is summoned to hospital when her son is involved in an accident. Will his injuries be serious? And where is Bill?
