The Brothers (1972–1976)

Robert Hammond died while "doing the deed" with his secretary/mistress Jennifer. His 3 sons Edward, Brian and David inherit the family trucking company and try to run it.

Creators:

N.J. Crisp, Gerard Glaister

Stars:

Jean Anderson, Richard Easton, Robin Chadwick

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jean Anderson	...	Mary Hammond (92 episodes, 1972-1976)
Richard Easton	...	Brian Hammond (92 episodes, 1972-1976)
Robin Chadwick	...	David Hammond (92 episodes, 1972-1976)
Jennifer Wilson	...	Jennifer Kingsley (92 episodes, 1972-1976)
Derek Benfield	...	Bill Riley (92 episodes, 1972-1976)
Patrick O'Connell	...	Edward Hammond (82 episodes, 1973-1976)
Hilary Tindall	...	Anne Hammond (59 episodes, 1972-1976)
Margaret Ashcroft	...	Gwen Riley (52 episodes, 1974-1976)
Colin Baker	...	Paul Merroney (46 episodes, 1974-1976)
Gabrielle Drake	...	Jill Hammond (42 episodes, 1972-1974)

Storyline

Robert Hammond died while "doing the deed" with his secretary/mistress Jennifer. His 3 sons Edward, Brian and David inherit the family trucking company and try to run it.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 1972 (UK)

Also Known As:

De gebroeders Hammond

Filming Locations:

Greenwich, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (92 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in The Cult of...: Howards' Way (2008)

User Reviews

Somewhat forgotten - but should not be!

I remember vividly how "The brothers" were an integral part of my family's life in the late 70's - Our town's public library held 50 copies of the book which followed the series, yet it was always out of copies! Jean Anderson was very good as the mother, cultivating her children's guilt feelings for "not paying enough attention to her". Patrick Occonnel is Edward, the oldest son which always tries to please her, Robin Chadwick is her youngest who handles the problem by running away from it, and Richard Easton is the sandwich kid trying desperately to remain calm. Naturally, in the midst of all these family bickering, the company, which is the reason they supposedly stick together despite it all, falls into the hands of others, led by the unforgettable Paul Merrony (Colin Baker). I wish there was more stuff about this show available on the web - Unfortunately I was unable to find any. It seems as though this show was undeservingly set aside and forgotten.

THUMBS UP!!!