Starring
Sharon MaughanAndrew MacLachlanRob EdwardsLucy AstonTim BentinckEileen Way
Written by
John Hawkesworth
Ratings per Episode
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By the Sword Divided Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
| S2 | 7.7 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
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About
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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Series 11983
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Series 21985
7.77010
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Sharon Maughan Anne Fletcher, Anne Lacey
Andrew MacLachlan Nathaniel Cropper
Rob Edwards John Fletcher
Lucy Aston Lady Lucinda Ferrar, Lucinda Lacey, Lucinda Ferrar
Tim Bentinck Sir Thomas Lacey
Eileen Way Minty
Rosalie Crutchley Goodwife Margaret
Janet Lees-Price Emma Bowen, Emma Skinner
Johanna Myers Hannah Jackman, Hannah
Claire Davenport Mrs. Dumfry
Crew
John Hawkesworth
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