By the Sword Divided
EndedTV series
Aired October 16, 1983 to March 10, 1985
Created by John Hawkesworth
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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Cast
Andrew MacLachlanNathaniel Cropper18 episodes
Sharon MaughanAnne Fletcher18 episodes- Rob EdwardsJohn Fletcher17 episodes
Tim BentinckSir Thomas Lacey17 episodes- Lucy AstonLady Lucinda Ferrar17 episodes
Eileen WayMinty16 episodes
Rosalie CrutchleyGoodwife Margaret15 episodes- Janet Lees-PriceEmma Bowen15 episodes
- Johanna MyersHannah Jackman15 episodes
- Claire DavenportMrs Dumfry15 episodes
Edward PeelWalter Jackman14 episodes
Peter GuinnessDick Skinner14 episodes