By the Sword Divided

Series 2

10 episodes · Jan 5, 1985

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  • S2E1

    Conflicts

    Jan 6, 198550m

    1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.

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  • S2E2

    Cruel Necessity

    Jan 13, 198550m

    1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

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  • S2E3

    Cromwell at Arnescote

    Jan 20, 198550m

    1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

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  • S2E4

    Witch Hunt

    Jan 27, 198550m

    1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.

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  • S2E5

    Escape

    Feb 3, 198550m

    1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.

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  • S2E6

    Fateful Days

    Feb 10, 198550m

    1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

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  • S2E7

    Forlorn Hope

    Feb 17, 198550m

    1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

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  • S2E8

    The Mailed Fist

    Feb 24, 198550m

    1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.

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  • S2E9

    Retribution

    Mar 3, 198550m

    1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.

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  • S2E10

    Restoration

    Mar 10, 198550m

    1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.

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