By the Sword Divided

Series 1

10 episodes · Oct 15, 1983

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  • S1E1

    Gather Ye Rosebuds

    Oct 16, 198350m

    There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnescote Castle. His father and Lord Lacey have a heated discussion about the wedding dowry.

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  • S1E2

    This War Without an Enemy

    Oct 23, 198350m

    The King dramatically makes several arrests for treason in the House of Commons. While out riding Lucinda meets Prince Rupert on his way to visit Sir Martin.

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  • S1E3

    The Sound of Drums

    Oct 30, 198350m

    Anne returns to the castle to collect her belongings and has a sad parting with her father. Lord Lacey is badly wounded fighting and a cousin, Susan Protheroe, arrives seeking refuge.

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  • S1E4

    A Silver Moon

    Nov 6, 198350m

    Lucinda is rude to the King because of her sense of justice - she then embarks on a successful adventure posing as 'Luke' Lacey and redeems herself.

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  • S1E5

    The Edge of the Sword

    Nov 13, 198350m

    Arnescote is commandeered by Captain Marsh, a Cavalry Officer for Cromwell's Parliament. Sir Martin feels let down by the King and cousin Susan betrays the family.

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  • S1E6

    Outrageous Fortune

    Nov 20, 198350m

    Dick Skinner returns to Arnescote with tales of pillaging in Swinford. Tom goes there and brings his sister Anne home despite her angry protests. Lucinda receives advice from the King.

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  • S1E7

    A Sea of Dangers

    Nov 27, 198350m

    Tom is anxious about the castle's security and calls for more diligence. Anne gives birth then bids a sad farewell to Arnescote. Hugh Brandon performs a 'valiant commission' for Sir Martin.

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  • S1E8

    Ring of Fire

    Dec 4, 198350m

    Arnescote is surrounded and is under siege by the Roundheads. Sam Saltmarsh brings shame on his family by being a turncoat and Susan Protheroe is re-acquainted with Colonel Marsh.

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  • S1E9

    Ashes to Ashes

    Dec 11, 198350m

    Sir Martin's funeral brings with it more family and political discord. Colonel Marsh is holding Arnescote's inhabitants hostage and the future of the castle is looking grim.

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  • S1E10

    Not Peace But a Sword

    Dec 18, 198350m

    The Fletchers return to Arnescote as the new owners but life is not as they expected. Cousin Susan gets shocking news from Colonel Marsh. Edward has a plan to get Tom out of the Tower.

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