Season 2

By the Sword Divided

Season 2

Jan 06, 1985 10 episodes

Episodes

Episode 1

Conflicts

Jan 06, 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.

Episode 2

Cruel Necessity

Jan 13, 1985 50 min

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

Episode 3

Cromwell at Arnescote

Jan 20, 1985 50 min

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

Episode 4

Witch Hunt

Jan 27, 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.

Episode 5

Escape

Feb 03, 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.

Episode 6

Fateful Days

Feb 10, 1985 50 min

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

Episode 7

Forlorn Hope

Feb 17, 1985 50 min

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

Episode 8

The Mailed Fist

Feb 24, 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.

Episode 9

Retribution

Mar 03, 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.

Episode 10

Restoration

Mar 10, 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.