By the Sword Divided (1983)

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.

By the Sword Divided

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

Season 2

Season 2

Episodes season 1

  • 1x1

    Gather ye rosebuds

  • 1x2

    This war without an enemy

  • 1x3

    The sound of drums

  • 1x4

    A silver moon

  • 1x5

    The edge of the sword

  • 1x6

    Outrageous fortune

  • 1x7

    A sea of dangers

  • 1x8

    Ring of fire

  • 1x9

    Ashes to ashes

  • 1x10

    Not peace but a sword

Episodes season 2

  • 2x1

    Conflicts

  • 2x2

    Cruel necessity

  • 2x3

    Cromwell at arnescote

  • 2x4

    Witch hunt

  • 2x5

    Escape

  • 2x6

    Fateful days

  • 2x7

    Forlorn hope

  • 2x8

    The mailed fist

  • 2x9

    Retribution

  • 2x10

    Restoration

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