By the Sword Divided
By the Sword Divided

Series·1983–1985·2 Seasons

By the Sword Divided

Created By

John Hawkesworth

Country

GB

Language

English

Episodes

20

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// overview

The Story

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.

Music

Ken Howard

Themes

period dramaenglish civil warhistorical drama17th centuryking charles i‘oliver cromwell’charles ii

Production House

BBC

Audience Score

70%

2 votes

Skip10%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection29%

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// cast

Cast

Sharon Maughan

Sharon Maughan

Anne Fletcher

Rob Edwards

John Fletcher

// crew

Crew

Ian Farr

Editor

Ken Howard

Original Music Composer

Alan Blaikley

Original Music Composer

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