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By the Sword Divided
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By the Sword Divided

1983–19852 seasons20 episodes50 min★ 7.0 (2 votes)Rated 12
DramaBBC One

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.

Created by John Hawkesworth

Seasons

Series 1
Series 11983 · 10 episodes
Series 2
Series 21985 · 10 episodes

Cast

Andrew MacLachlanAndrew MacLachlanNathaniel Cropper · 18 ep.RRob EdwardsJohn Fletcher · 17 ep.Tim BentinckTim BentinckSir Thomas Lacey · 17 ep.Rosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyGoodwife Margaret · 15 ep.SSimon DuttonWill Saltmarsh · 10 ep.Sharon MaughanSharon MaughanAnne Fletcher · 18 ep.LLucy AstonLady Lucinda Ferrar · 17 ep.Eileen WayEileen WayMinty · 16 ep.JJanet Lees-PriceEmma Bowen · 15 ep.JJohanna MyersHannah Jackman · 15 ep.CClaire DavenportMrs Dumfry · 15 ep.Edward PeelEdward PeelWalter Jackman · 14 ep.Peter GuinnessPeter GuinnessDick Skinner · 14 ep.Simon ButterissSimon ButterissHugh Brandon · 14 ep.JJudy BuxtonSusan Protheroe · 12 ep.DDebbie GoodmanRachel · 12 ep.BBert ParnabySir Austin Fletcher · 11 ep.Peter JeffreyPeter JeffreyOliver Cromwell · 6 ep.Julian GloverJulian GloverSir Martin Lacey · 9 ep.Andrew McCullochAndrew McCullochCaptain Leckie · 7 ep.Mark BurnsMark BurnsCaptain Charles Pike · 6 ep.Frank MillsFrank MillsMatthew Saltmarsh · 6 ep.Jonathan ElsomJonathan ElsomReverend Butterworth · 6 ep.RRonny CushJoshua · 6 ep.TTim BrierleyLord Edward Ferrar · 6 ep.MMalcolm StoddardColonel Hannibal Marsh · 5 ep.MMichael ParkhouseSam Saltmarsh · 5 ep.Stuart OrganStuart OrganCorporal Turner · 4 ep.WWilfred GroveJohn Moresby · 4 ep.JJoanna McCallumFrances Neville · 4 ep.Peter BirchPeter BirchLord Edward Ferrar · 4 ep.Robert StephensRobert StephensSir Ralph Winter · 4 ep.David CollingsDavid CollingsJohn Thurloe · 4 ep.Barbara ShelleyBarbara ShelleyLady Welton · 1 ep.

Crew

Directing
Brian Farnham (Director), Henry Herbert (Director), Michael Custance (Director), Diarmuid Lawrence (Director)
Writing
Jeremy Paul (Writer), Alexander Baron (Writer), John Hawkesworth (Writer), Alfred Shaughnessy (Writer), Carey Harrison (Writer)
Sound
Alan Blaikley (Original Music Composer), Ken Howard (Original Music Composer)
Editing
Ian Farr (Editor), Malcolm Banthorpe (Editor), Jim Stephens (Editorial Services)

Trailer

Data: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB), Wikidata.