#1 | 06.01.1985Episode 1 (Conflicts)
1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.
#2 | 13.01.1985Episode 2 (Cruel Necessity)
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
#3 | 20.01.1985Episode 3 (Cromwell at Arnescote)
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
#4 | 27.01.1985Episode 4 (Witch Hunt)
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.
#5 | 03.02.1985Episode 5 (Escape)
1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.
#6 | 10.02.1985Episode 6 (Fateful Days)
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
#7 | 17.02.1985Episode 7 (Forlorn Hope)
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
#8 | 24.02.1985Episode 8 (The Mailed Fist)
1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.
#9 | 03.03.1985Episode 9 (Retribution)
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
#10 | 10.03.1985Episode 10 (Restoration)
1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.