By the Sword Divided

By the Sword Divided (1983)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Creator: John Hawkesworth
  • First Air Date: 1983-10-16
  • Last Air Date: 1985-03-10
  • Total Seasons: 2
  • Total Episodes: 20
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 50 min.
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Network: BBC one
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Summary

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.

  • Keywords: english civil war, 17th century, king charles i
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    By the Sword Divided Seasons

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 1983-10-16
    10 Episodes

    Season 2

    First Air Date: 1985-01-06
    10 Episodes

    By the Sword Divided Episodes

    Title Air Date Duration
    Season 1Episode 1Gather Ye Rosebuds50 min
    Season 1Episode 2This War Without an Enemy50 min
    Season 1Episode 3The Sound of Drums50 min
    Season 1Episode 4A Silver Moon50 min
    Season 1Episode 5The Edge of the Sword50 min
    Season 1Episode 6Outrageous Fortune50 min
    Season 1Episode 7A Sea of Dangers50 min
    Season 1Episode 8Ring of Fire50 min
    Season 1Episode 9Ashes to Ashes50 min
    Season 1Episode 10Not Peace But a Sword50 min
    Season 2Episode 1Conflicts50 min
    Season 2Episode 2Cruel Necessity50 min
    Season 2Episode 3Cromwell at Arnescote50 min
    Season 2Episode 4Witch Hunt50 min
    Season 2Episode 5Escape50 min
    Season 2Episode 6Fateful Days50 min
    Season 2Episode 7Forlorn Hope50 min
    Season 2Episode 8The Mailed Fist50 min
    Season 2Episode 9Retribution50 min
    Season 2Episode 10Restoration50 min
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    • Peter Guinness

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