By the Sword Divided

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Drama·1983·2 Seasons

This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family, living peacefully in Arnescote Castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640. Sir Martin Lacey, the head of the family, is steadfastly loyal to the King. However the family is torn apart when his eldest daughter Anne weds John Fletcher - son of a merchant family who support the forces of Cromwell.

Starring: Sharon Maughan,Rob Edwards

Episodes

Series 2
Conflicts

S02 | E01

Conflicts

1985-01-06

Cruel Necessity

S02 | E02

Cruel Necessity

1985-01-13

Cromwell at Arnescote

S02 | E03

Cromwell at Arnescote

1985-01-20

Witch Hunt

S02 | E04

Witch Hunt

1985-01-27

Escape

S02 | E05

Escape

1985-02-03

Fateful Days

S02 | E06

Fateful Days

1985-02-10

Forlorn Hope

S02 | E07

Forlorn Hope

1985-02-17

The Mailed Fist

S02 | E08

The Mailed Fist

1985-02-24

Retribution

S02 | E09

Retribution

1985-03-03

Restoration

S02 | E10

Restoration

1985-03-10

All Seasons

Series 1

Series 1

10 ep · 1983

Series 2

Series 2

10 ep · 1985

Cast

Sharon Maughan

Sharon Maughan

Anne Fletcher

Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards

John Fletcher

Details

First Aired
1983-10-16
Last Aired
1985-03-10
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Production
BBC
Creator
John Hawkesworth

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