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By the Sword Divided
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.
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Cast
Andrew MacLachlanNathaniel Cropper
Sharon MaughanAnne Fletcher- Rob EdwardsJohn Fletcher
Tim BentinckSir Thomas Lacey- Lucy AstonLucinda Lacey
Eileen WayMinty
Rosalie CrutchleyGoodwife Margaret- Janet Lees-PriceEmma Skinner
- Johanna MyersHannah Jackman
- Claire DavenportMrs Dumfry
Edward PeelWalter Jackman
Peter GuinnessDick Skinner
Simon ButterissHugh Brandon- Judy BuxtonLady Susan Winter
Details
- Created by
- John Hawkesworth
- First aired
- October 16, 1983
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- BBC
