By the Sword Divided(TV show/series, 1983-1985)

Name: By the Sword Divided
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983

50min per episode | Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 20 episodes

Rating: 2.5/5 (with 1 vote)

By the Sword Divided is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series, created by John Hawkesworth, was a historical drama set during the mid-17th century, dealing with the impact of the English Civil War on the fictional Lacey family, made up of both Royalist and Parliamentarian supporters. It follows the family as it is torn apart by the conflicting and changing loyalties of the war, as families were during that time, and the defeat of the Royalist forces at the end of the First English Civil War. Series two covers the second and third civil wars and the eventual Restoration of the Monarchy. The last episodes see the surviving members of the family (from both sides of the divide) witness the arrival of King Charles II on a visit to the ancestral Lacey home. ()

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About By the Sword Divided

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.

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By the Sword Divided Seasons and Episodes

01/06/1985Season 2 - 10 episodes

#1 | 01/06/1985Conflicts

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 | 01/13/1985Cruel Necessity

1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

#3 | 01/20/1985Cromwell at Arnescote

1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

#4 | 01/27/1985Witch 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 | 02/03/1985Escape

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 | 02/10/1985Fateful Days

1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

#7 | 02/17/1985Forlorn Hope

1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

#8 | 02/24/1985The 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 | 03/03/1985Retribution

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 | 03/10/1985Restoration

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.

10/16/1983Season 1 - 10 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 1 language: English (EN)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 10/16/1983

Last episode released on: 03/10/1985

Cast: Julian Glover, Sharon Maughan, Jeremy Clyde, Rob Edwards, Andrew MacLachlan, Tim Bentinck, 12th Earl of Portland, Andrew McCulloch, Judy Buxton, Rosalie Crutchley

Creator: John Hawkesworth

Director: Henry Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke

Keywords: king charles i, english civil war, 17th century

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