By the Sword Divided

• 1983 –1985
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• Ended
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• 12

• Drama

★ 7.0 TMDB Rating · 2 votes

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.

Created by

John Hawkesworth

Seasons

2

Episodes

20

Episode length

~50m

First aired

Oct 16, 1983

Networks

BBC One

Original language

English

Origin

United Kingdom