The Brothers Breakdown (Season 5, Episode 4)
TV Episode | Drama

The Brothers

Breakdown (Season 5, Episode 4)

TV Episode | Drama

Mary pities Brian, who orders her to leave him alone. Clare takes Merroney's dictation outlining the possibility of Brian's resignation. Ted attempts to work in leisure activities for himself and Jennifer on their trip to Geneva. ...See moreMary pities Brian, who orders her to leave him alone. Clare takes Merroney's dictation outlining the possibility of Brian's resignation. Ted attempts to work in leisure activities for himself and Jennifer on their trip to Geneva. Merroney's orders push Brian over the edge in a private club, prompting Merroney to share his own psychiatric history. Merroney encourages Brian to accept hospitalization and treatment. Mary phones Ted to inform him of Merroney's plan for Brian to resign. David is summoned by Merroney to an emergency board meeting. Dr. Gloster wants Brian to go in hospital tomorrow, but Brian fears it's a trap. David accuses Merroney of head hunting. Later, David confronts a hostile and unstable Brian. Bill speculates about Merroney's motives where Brian is concerned. Unable to contact Ted, who is skiing with Jenny, David sends him an emergency telegram. Brian's comments disturb David. Ted and Jennifer agree there's no way out this time. Written by Skip Eastport See less

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Jean Anderson Mary Hammond Mary Hammond See fewer	Solomon and Sheba (1959)
Patrick O'Connell Edward Hammond Edward Hammond See fewer	The Brothers (1972)
Richard Easton Brian Hammond Brian Hammond See fewer	Revolutionary Road (2008)
Robin Chadwick David Hammond David Hammond See fewer	Pride and Prejudice (1967)
Jennifer Wilson Jennifer Kingsley Jennifer Kingsley See fewer	Special Branch (1969)
Derek Benfield Bill Riley Bill Riley See fewer	Lifeforce (1985)
Colin Baker Paul Merroney Paul Merroney See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Carole Mowlam Clare Miller Clare Miller See fewer	Melissa (1964)
Larry Noble Sam Johnson Sam Johnson See fewer	Journey to the Unknown (1968)
Ronald Leigh-Hunt Dr. Gloster Dr. Gloster See fewer	The Message (1976)
Richard Basic Hercule Hercule See fewer	The Brothers (1972)
Frederick Schiller Patron Patron See fewer	The Crawling Eye (1958)
Margaret Ashcroft Gwen Riley (uncredited) Gwen Riley (uncredited) See fewer	The Main Chance (1969)
Frank Tregear Swiss Porter (uncredited) Swiss Porter (uncredited) See fewer	A Tale of Two Cities (1980)