By the Sword Divided

2 Seasons 1983 - 1985 NR 50m 8.1

Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Gather ye Rosebuds

1. Gather ye Rosebuds

Aired: Oct 16, 1983

There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnesco...

Episode 3 The Sound of Drums

3. The Sound of Drums

Aired: Oct 30, 1983

"Drums", September 1642 The parliamentary army secured London with great weal...

Episode 4 A Silver Moon

4. A Silver Moon

Aired: Nov 6, 1983

"1643" "Silver Moon" Sir Martin Lacy and his son Tom were the king's men. His...

Episode 5 The Edge of the Sword

5. The Edge of the Sword

Aired: Nov 13, 1983

"June 1644" "Edge of the Sword" Civil War-wounded veteran Sir Martin Lacey is...

Episode 6 Outrageous Fortune

6. Outrageous Fortune

Aired: Nov 20, 1983

1645 "Outrageous Fortune" family mansion Annescott prepares to be besieged by...

Episode 7 A Sea of Dangers

7. A Sea of Dangers

Aired: Nov 27, 1983

"September 1645" "Sea of Danger" The head of the royalist family, Sir Martin ...

Episode 8 Ring of Fire

8. Ring of Fire

Aired: Dec 4, 1983

The September 1645 "ring of fire" and "from the ashes" parliamentary attack o...

Episode 9 Ashes to Ashes

9. Ashes to Ashes

Aired: Dec 11, 1983

June 1647 "Not Peace, But a Sword" The war ended. The king has lost and been ...

Info about By the Sword Divided

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama, War, History