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By the Sword Divided

The English Civil War unfolds through the lens of two families, the Laceys, staunch supporters of King Charles I, and the Fletchers, devoted to Oliver Cromwell, as their lives intertwine amidst the tumultuous conflict.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Gather ye Rosebuds

1. Gather ye Rosebuds

Aired: Oct 16, 1983

There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnesco...

Episode 3 The Sound of Drums

3. The Sound of Drums

Aired: Oct 30, 1983

"Drums", September 1642 The parliamentary army secured London with great weal...

Episode 4 A Silver Moon

4. A Silver Moon

Aired: Nov 6, 1983

"1643" "Silver Moon" Sir Martin Lacy and his son Tom were the king's men. His...

Episode 5 The Edge of the Sword

5. The Edge of the Sword

Aired: Nov 13, 1983

"June 1644" "Edge of the Sword" Civil War-wounded veteran Sir Martin Lacey is...

Episode 6 Outrageous Fortune

6. Outrageous Fortune

Aired: Nov 20, 1983

1645 "Outrageous Fortune" family mansion Annescott prepares to be besieged by...

Episode 7 A Sea of Dangers

7. A Sea of Dangers

Aired: Nov 27, 1983

"September 1645" "Sea of Danger" The head of the royalist family, Sir Martin ...

Episode 8 Ring of Fire

8. Ring of Fire

Aired: Dec 4, 1983

The September 1645 "ring of fire" and "from the ashes" parliamentary attack o...

Episode 9 Ashes to Ashes

9. Ashes to Ashes

Aired: Dec 11, 1983

June 1647 "Not Peace, But a Sword" The war ended. The king has lost and been ...

Info about By the Sword Divided

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, History