By the Sword Divided

Name: By the Sword Divided
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983-10-16
Cast: Sharon Maughan, Rob Edwards

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Drama

Creator:John Hawkesworth

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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StatusEnded

First AiredOctober 16, 1983

Last AiredMarch 10, 1985

Episode Runtime50dk

Seasons2

Episodes20

TypeScripted

Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

period drama english civil war historical drama 17th century king charles i ‘oliver cromwell’charles ii

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Last Episode

S2 E10 • 3/10/1985

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.