By the Sword Divided

1983 - 1985•2 seasons•20 episodes•~50m•

★7.0(2 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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.

Creators

John Hawkesworth

Watchlist

Main Cast

Lucy Aston

Tim Bentinck

Sharon Maughan

Peter Guinness

Andrew MacLachlan

Keywords

english civil war

By the Sword Divided

1983 - 1985•2 seasons•20 episodes•~50m•

★7.0(2 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Creators

John Hawkesworth

Watchlist

Main Cast

Lucy Aston

Tim Bentinck

Sharon Maughan

Peter Guinness

Andrew MacLachlan

Keywords

english civil war

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total (avg. 10 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 50 minutes.

The series ran from 1983 to 1985 — a total of 2 years on air.

Originally aired on BBC One.

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Rating

7.0/10

Good

2 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

By the Sword Divided

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

10/16/1983

Last Episode:

3/10/1985

Networks:

View on IMDb

By the Sword Divided

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Lucy Aston

Tim Bentinck

Sharon Maughan

Peter Guinness

Andrew MacLachlan

Keywords

By the Sword Divided

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Lucy Aston

Tim Bentinck

Sharon Maughan

Peter Guinness

Andrew MacLachlan

Keywords

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

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