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By the Sword Divided (1983)

1983-10-16 · 50m · EN
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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. 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.

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John HawkesworthWriterDiarmuid LawrenceDirectorAlfred ShaughnessyWriterJeremy PaulWriter

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Andrew MacLachlanAndrew MacLachlanNathaniel CropperRob EdwardsRob EdwardsJohn FletcherTim BentinckTim BentinckSir Thomas LaceyRosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyGoodwife MargaretSimon DuttonSimon DuttonWill SaltmarshSharon MaughanSharon MaughanAnne FletcherLucy AstonLucy AstonLady Lucinda FerrarEileen WayEileen WayMintyJanet Lees-PriceJanet Lees-PriceEmma BowenJohanna MyersJohanna MyersHannah JackmanClaire DavenportClaire DavenportMrs DumfryEdward PeelEdward PeelWalter Jackman

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What is By the Sword Divided about?

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.

How long is By the Sword Divided?

By the Sword Divided has a runtime of 50 minutes.