Brian and David start dealing for Jennifer’s shares, and Edward’s position is challenged. But both brothers find they need their wives’ support.

Ann is taken to hospital and an anxious period ensues… Meanwhile, Edward and Jennifer get away from it all, and Julie surprises David.

During an early morning Board meeting, the Hammonds and Bill Riley learn that Merroney intends to bid on the same day for the ailing company. His work will be made difficult by a very tough lady – Jane Maxwell.

An attempt by the Hammonds to oust Merroney is doomed to failure from the start. Is Merroney a natural winner or are the Hammonds born losers ? There is plenty of evidence to support both points of view…

While everyone’s attention is on Edward and Jennifer’s wedding, Paul Merroney tries to manipulate Brian’s business affairs.

The honeymoon is over and its business as usual. Ann Hammond visits and wants to see Brian, but Edward is not so sure.

After the founder of Hammond Transport dies, his widow and three sons must deal with his will that greatly affects the three brothers.

A party to celebrate David’s birthday creates a convivial atmosphere. But for Brian the evening ends with a shock…

On the surface, Mary seems to have accepted Jennifer as her daughter-in-law, but Edward doubts his mother’s ability to avoid causing trouble.

Brian and David come into conflict, a new depot means more dependence on the guarantee provided by Jill, and there is enough tension already between her and David.

The Dover depot has started to operate. Edward and Riley go to Boulogne to collect a valuable load, but their every move is being watched…

Jennifer guesses the source of Barbara’s loan and suddenly Johnny’s debts assume unimagined importance. Soon the whole Company is concerned…

Paul Merroney is proving to be a man of determined ambition with confident plans for Hammond Transport. Brian however is less sure of himself.

Combining business and pleasure during a skiing holiday in Switzerland, Edward checks out a depot in Geneva which Merroney is keen to buy. Jennifer interviews potential staff.

The alterations of Edward and Jennifer’s new home are well in hand, but however much they would like to relax in their new home, the demands of business are never far away.

Ann turns up to see Brian and all the family is pulled into her search for reassurance.

With their sights set on Europe, the Hammonds need a depot on the coast. So, at any rate thinks Brian. David, for reasons of his own, feels otherwise…

The brothers prepare for a boom in business. But are they equipped to cope with it? More to the point is Edward?

With Edward away in Dover, Brian and David fail to agree. Meanwhile Julie is still on the scene and Ann’s thoughts turn to Nicholas…

The Hammond family has changed considerably in recent months – both publicly and privately – their future is wholly uncertain.

Merroney returns from the Lebanon, bringing with him the man he hopes will finance a new business deal. His interests seem to be with Clare Miller. Edward and Jennifer’s only interest is their new baby.

Hammond Transport is ready to expand, until an unexpected crisis happens, then plans and people are put on hold.

The financial crisis at Hammond Transport becomes more acute, and has repercussions for relationships within the family.

Riley is charged with conspiracy! Edward believes him innocent, despite his criminal record. But Jennifer reveals that is not his only secret.

The future of Hammond Transport is getting better, but problems within the family continue, and new outside alliances form.