2 Season
20 Episode
By the Sword Divided - Season 1
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.
- Year: 1985
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: BBC One
- Keyword: english civil war, 17th century, king charles i
- Director: John Hawkesworth
- Cast: Lucy Aston, Tim Bentinck, Sharon Maughan, Peter Guinness, Andrew MacLachlan