BBC One 1983 - 1985 2 seasons 20 eps 12 Ended

By the Sword Divided

1983 - 1985 2 seasons 20 eps 12

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50 min

S2 · E1 · Jan 6, 1985

Conflicts Episode 1

1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.

6.8 · You

50 min

S2 · E2 · Jan 13, 1985

Cruel Necessity Episode 2

1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

7.5 · You

50 min

S2 · E3 · Jan 20, 1985

Cromwell at Arnescote Episode 3

1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

7.7 · You

50 min

S2 · E4 · Jan 27, 1985

Witch Hunt Episode 4

1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.

8.0 · You

50 min

S2 · E5 · Feb 3, 1985

Escape Episode 5

1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.

7.5 · You

50 min

S2 · E6 · Feb 10, 1985

Fateful Days Episode 6

1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

50 min

S2 · E7 · Feb 17, 1985

Forlorn Hope Episode 7

1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

50 min

S2 · E8 · Feb 24, 1985

The Mailed Fist Episode 8

1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.

7.3 · You

50 min

S2 · E9 · Mar 3, 1985

Retribution Episode 9

1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.

50 min

S2 · E10 · Mar 10, 1985

Restoration Episode 10

1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.

8.0 · You

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By the Sword Divided

Season 2

Conflicts Episode 1

Cruel Necessity Episode 2

Cromwell at Arnescote Episode 3

Witch Hunt Episode 4

Escape Episode 5

Fateful Days Episode 6

Forlorn Hope Episode 7

The Mailed Fist Episode 8

Retribution Episode 9

Restoration Episode 10

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