By the Sword Divided
TV ShowTitle | By the Sword Divided |
User score | 5 |
Release date | Oct 16, 1983 |
Release date of last episode | Mar 10, 1985 |
Genre | Drama |
Director | John Hawkesworth |
Production country | United Kingdom |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 2 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 20 |
Run time | 50 min. |
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.