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By the Sword Divided

The English Civil War is depicted through the intertwined stories of the Laceys and Fletchers, two families whose lives become deeply connected as they navigate the perilous landscape of conflict between King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Gather ye Rosebuds

1. Gather ye Rosebuds

Aired: Oct 16, 1983

Excitement erupts at Arnescote Castle with the arrival of John Fletcher, as a...

Episode 3 The Sound of Drums

3. The Sound of Drums

Aired: Oct 30, 1983

The King sets up his command center in Oxford, situated along the Thames, as ...

Episode 4 A Silver Moon

4. A Silver Moon

Aired: Nov 6, 1983

As the Lacey family navigates the treacherous landscape of the English Civil ...

Episode 5 The Edge of the Sword

5. The Edge of the Sword

Aired: Nov 13, 1983

In the next episode, Annescott Castle serves as a refuge for injured Royalist...

Episode 6 Outrageous Fortune

6. Outrageous Fortune

Aired: Nov 20, 1983

The Annescott family mansion readies for a possible assault by Roundhead sold...

Episode 7 A Sea of Dangers

7. A Sea of Dangers

Aired: Nov 27, 1983

As parliamentary forces draw near, Sir Martin Lacey frantically prepares his ...

Episode 8 Ring of Fire

8. Ring of Fire

Aired: Dec 4, 1983

Tom Lacy inherits the family estate after his father's brutal murder by Colon...

Episode 9 Ashes to Ashes

9. Ashes to Ashes

Aired: Dec 11, 1983

The war ends with the defeated king being taken into custody, while Anne, Lac...

Info about By the Sword Divided

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, History