The Hammonds are finding their feet and, with Jill’s financial backing, can think of expansion again. They turn their attentions enthusiastically to Europe but David is strangely opposed to the idea.

Barbara’s marriage causes a stir. Why all the haste? And why the secrecy? No-one knows Johnny – but he knows that Barbara is a heiress.

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…

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…

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

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…

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

The sale of Jennifer’s shares gives Brian and David an opportunity – but can they agree terms?

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

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

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

Hammonds Transport has merged with Van der Merwe. Merroney is marrying a bankers daughter and today is the wedding day…

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

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

Jenny’s off to Canada, Merroney to Amsterdam again, leaving Edward and April at a lose end.

David makes another attempt to get the better of Paul Merroney… all he needs is Simon Winter’s backing…

Merroney pushes Hammond Brothers into further plans for expansion, but a family bereavement reveals a new callous aspect to his character.

A premature Board meeting is far from being a routine matter. It holds several surprises… David has sent a letter of resignation!

Mary returns from convalescence to find her family united in their opposition to Merroney’s expansionist plans for the company – but emotionally in disarray…

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.

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…

One of the new freight planes has failed to reach its destination. The loss is covered by insurance – or is it?

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.