E1 - Emergency

Aired: September 01, 1974

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.

E2 - Secret Meetings

Aired: September 08, 1974

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.

E3 - Investigations

Aired: September 15, 1974

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.

E4 - Happy Anniversary

Aired: September 22, 1974

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.

E5 - Partings

Aired: September 29, 1974

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.

E6 - Loneliness

Aired: October 06, 1974

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.

E7 - Hit And Miss

Aired: October 13, 1974

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.

E8 - Public Concern

Aired: October 20, 1974

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.

E9 - The Race

Aired: October 27, 1974

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.

E10 - Saturday

Aired: November 03, 1974

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.

E11 - The Guilt Behind the Gingerbread

Aired: Unknown

E12 - A Bad Mistake

Aired: November 17, 1974

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

E13 - The Fall Guy

Aired: November 24, 1974

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

E14 - The Crucial Vote

Aired: December 01, 1974

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