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Jim Stephens
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TV Show Details
Air Date:October 16th, 1983
Last Air Date:March 10th, 1985
Network:BBC One
Status:Ended
Genres:Drama
Original Language:English
By the Sword Divided (1983 - 1985)
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TV Series
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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.
