By the Sword Divided
Created by 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.
- First aired
- 16 Oct 1983
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Writers
- Alexander Baron, Alfred Shaughnessy, Carey Harrison and 2 others
- Music
- Alan Blaikley, Ken Howard
- Editors
- Ian Farr, Malcolm Banthorpe
- Elsewhere
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Cast
Andrew MacLachlan
Nathaniel Cropper
Rob Edwards
John Fletcher
Tim Bentinck
Sir Thomas Lacey
Rosalie Crutchley
Goodwife Margaret
Simon Dutton
Will Saltmarsh
Sharon Maughan
Anne Fletcher
Lucy Aston
Lady Lucinda Ferrar
Eileen Way
Minty
Janet Lees-Price
Emma Bowen
Johanna Myers
Hannah Jackman
Claire Davenport
Mrs Dumfry
Edward Peel
Walter Jackman
Seasons · 20 episodes
Season 1 · 1983
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Season 2 · 1985
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