
Quick Facts
CreatorAlan Blaikley
Years1983 · Ended
Rating12
GenresDrama
TV Series
By the Sword Divided
1983· 12· Drama
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.
1983-10-16
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Details
First aired1983-10-16
StatusEnded
StudiosBBC
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.0/10 · 2 votes
Original languageen
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