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By the Sword Divided: Created by John Hawkesworth. With Sharon Maughan, Andrew MacLachlan, Rob Edwards, Lucy Aston. Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.
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- 1983-10-16
- Drama, History, War
- 50
By the Sword Divided is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series, created by John Hawkesworth, was a historical drama set during the mid-17th century, dealing with the impact of the English Civil War on the fictional Lacey family, made up of both Royalist and Parliamentarian supporters.
"June 1644" "Edge of the Sword" Civil War-wounded veteran Sir Martin Lacey is determined to make his castle Annescott a haven for stranded Royalist soldiers. The place has been raided by the Roundheads looking for silver plates collected to help the king's finances.
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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.
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