By the Sword Divided 40 years old

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.

Credits

Cast

Name Character
Julian Glover He was 48 , now 89 years old
Tim Bentinck
Richard Bremmer He was 30 , now 71 years old as Escort Commander
Sharon Maughan She was 33 , now 73 years old
John Woodvine He was 54 , now 94 years old
Andrew MacLachlan He was 42 , 78 years old when he died
Christopher Neame He was 36 , 63 years old when he died as Henry Snelling
Peter Guinness He was 33 , now 73 years old
Barbara Shelley She was 51 , now 92 years old
Andrew Bicknell He was 27 , now 67 years old as Captain Black

Crew

Name Job title
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By the Sword Divided (40 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1983-10-16
  • Runtime: [50] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 20