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By the Sword Divided (1983–1985) — drama · war · history on BBC One
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About By the Sword Divided
By the Sword Divided ended on March 10, 1985, on BBC One. The series concluded after its second season, which aired from January to March 1985.
This historical drama was a series that depicted the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family during the English Civil War beginning in 1640. It focused on Sir Martin Lacey, a loyalist to the King, and explored the impact of the war and political upheaval on his family, especially after his daughter Anne married John Fletcher, a supporter of Cromwell. The show was set in 17th-century England and highlighted the conflicts between loyalty, family, and political allegiance.
The cast included Julian Glover as Sir Martin Lacey, Sharon Maughan as Anne Lacey Fletcher, Andrew MacLachlan as Nathaniel Cropper, and Tim Bentinck as Tom Lacey.
By the Sword Divided episode schedule
20 aired
Aired · 20
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 1985 | S2·E10 | Restoration |
| March 3, 1985 | S2·E9 | Retribution |
| February 24, 1985 | S2·E8 | The Mailed Fist |
| February 17, 1985 | S2·E7 | Forlorn Hope |
| February 10, 1985 | S2·E6 | Fateful Days |
| February 3, 1985 | S2·E5 | Escape |
| January 27, 1985 | S2·E4 | Witch Hunt |
| January 20, 1985 | S2·E3 | Cromwell at Arnescote |
| January 13, 1985 | S2·E2 | Cruel Necessity |
| January 6, 1985 | S2·E1 | Conflicts |
| December 18, 1983 | S1·E10 | Not Peace But a Sword |
| December 11, 1983 | S1·E9 | Ashes to Ashes |
| December 4, 1983 | S1·E8 | Ring of Fire |
| November 27, 1983 | S1·E7 | A Sea of Dangers |
| November 20, 1983 | S1·E6 | Outrageous Fortune |
| November 13, 1983 | S1·E5 | The Edge of the Sword |
| November 6, 1983 | S1·E4 | A Silver Moon |
| October 30, 1983 | S1·E3 | The Sound of Drums |
| October 23, 1983 | S1·E2 | This War Without an Enemy |
| October 16, 1983 | S1·E1 | Gather Ye Rosebuds |
