By the Sword Divided

Series 2

1985 · 10 episodes · 8h 20m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Conflicts

   6 Jan 1985 · 50 min

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

2. 2

   2. Cruel Necessity

   13 Jan 1985 · 50 min

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

3. 3

   3. Cromwell at Arnescote

   20 Jan 1985 · 50 min

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

4. 4

   4. Witch Hunt

   27 Jan 1985 · 50 min

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

5. 5

   5. Escape

   3 Feb 1985 · 50 min

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

6. 6

   6. Fateful Days

   10 Feb 1985 · 50 min

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

7. 7

   7. Forlorn Hope

   17 Feb 1985 · 50 min

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

8. 8

   8. The Mailed Fist

   24 Feb 1985 · 50 min

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

9. 9

   9. Retribution

   3 Mar 1985 · 50 min

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

10. 10

    10. Restoration

    10 Mar 1985 · 50 min

    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.