BY THE SWORD DIVIDED (1983)
Directed by Brian Farnham
CAST:
Julian Glover .... Sir Martin Lacey
Sharon Maugham .... Anne Lacey Fletcher
Rob Edwards .... John Fletcher
Timothy Bentinck .... Sir Thomas Lacey
Lucy Aston .... Lucinda Lacey
Bert Parnaby .... Sir Austin
Rosalie Crutchley .... Goodwife Margaret
Jeremy Clyde .... King Charles I
Charles Kay ... Sir Henry Parkin |  |
SYNOPSIS:
This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the artistocratic 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.
In the episode "Ashes To Ashes", Sir Martin's funeral brings with it more family and political discord. Colonel Marsh is holding Arnescote's inhabitants hostage and the future of the castle is looking grim.
PHOTOS & MEDIA:
TRIVIA:
• By the Sword Divided was a two-part BBC mini-series, consisting of more than twenty-five episodes that originally aired from 1983 to 1985.
LINKS:
http:// Official U.S. Site (PBS)
http:// Official Timothy Bentick Site
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