By the Sword Divided

Overview

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

Network

• BBC One

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Sharon Maughan

  Anne Fletcher / Anne Lacey

  19 eps

• 

  Andrew MacLachlan

  Nathaniel Cropper

  18 eps

• Rob Edwards

  John Fletcher

  17 eps

• 

  Tim Bentinck

  Sir Thomas Lacey

  17 eps

Themes

• period drama
• english civil war
• historical drama
• 17th century
• king charles i
• ‘oliver cromwell’
• charles ii

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