John Hawkesworth
Director
By the Sword Divided (1983)
Season 2
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.
Released Oct. 16, 1983
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.english-civil-war, tmdb.17th-century, tmdb.king-charles-i, imdb.english, imdb.protestantism, imdb.roundhead, imdb.royalist + 9 more, imdb.reference-to-charles-i, imdb.period-drama, imdb.english-civil-war, imdb.upstairs-downstairs, imdb.puritan, imdb.parliament, imdb.17th-century, imdb.england, imdb.civil-war
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - 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.
Jan. 6, 1985, midnight
S2E2 - Cruel Necessity
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
Jan. 13, 1985, midnight
S2E3 - Cromwell at Arnescote
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
Jan. 20, 1985, midnight
S2E4 - 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.
Jan. 27, 1985, midnight
S2E5 - 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.
Feb. 3, 1985, midnight
S2E6 - Fateful Days
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
Feb. 10, 1985, midnight
S2E7 - Forlorn Hope
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
Feb. 17, 1985, midnight
S2E8 - 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.
Feb. 24, 1985, midnight
S2E9 - 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.
March 3, 1985, midnight
S2E10 - 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.
March 10, 1985, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 1983
Last Air Date: March 10, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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