By the Sword Divided
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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Top Cast
Andrew MacLachlan
Nathaniel Cropper · 18 eps
Sharon Maughan
Anne Lacey / Anne Fletcher · 18 eps
Rob Edwards
John Fletcher · 17 eps
Tim Bentinck
Sir Thomas Lacey · 17 eps
Lucy Aston
Lucinda Lacey / Lady Lucinda Ferrar · 17 eps
Eileen Way
Minty · 16 eps
Rosalie Crutchley
Goodwife Margaret · 15 eps
Janet Lees-Price
Emma Skinner / Emma Bowen · 15 eps
Johanna Myers
Hannah Jackman · 15 eps
Claire Davenport
Mrs Dumfry · 15 eps
Edward Peel
Walter Jackman · 14 eps
Peter Guinness
Dick Skinner · 14 eps
Simon Butteriss
Hugh Brandon · 14 eps
Judy Buxton
Susan Protheroe / Lady Susan Winter · 12 eps
Debbie Goodman
Rachel · 12 eps
Bert Parnaby
Sir Austin Fletcher · 11 eps
Simon Dutton
Will Saltmarsh · 10 eps
Julian Glover
Sir Martin Lacey · 9 eps
Andrew McCulloch
Colonel Leckie / Captain Leckie · 7 eps
Peter Jeffrey
Oliver Cromwell · 6 eps
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