By the Sword Divided
(1983)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 2
Restoration
Episode 10 - 3-10-1985
1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.
8.8/10
Haven't Seen
Retribution
Episode 9 - 3-03-1985
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
The Mailed Fist
Episode 8 - 2-24-1985
1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Forlorn Hope
Episode 7 - 2-17-1985
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Fateful Days
Episode 6 - 2-10-1985
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
Haven't Seen
Escape
Episode 5 - 2-03-1985
1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Witch Hunt
Episode 4 - 1-27-1985
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Cromwell at Arnescote
Episode 3 - 1-20-1985
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Cruel Necessity
Episode 2 - 1-13-1985
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Conflicts
Episode 1 - 1-06-1985
1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.
7/10Haven't Seen
Season 1
Not Peace But a Sword
Episode 10 - 12-18-1983
The Fletchers return to Arnescote as the new owners but life is not as they expected. Cousin Susan gets shocking news from Colonel Marsh. Edward has a plan to get Tom out of the Tower.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Ashes to Ashes
Episode 9 - 12-11-1983
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.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Ring of Fire
Episode 8 - 12-04-1983
Arnescote is surrounded and is under siege by the Roundheads. Sam Saltmarsh brings shame on his family by being a turncoat and Susan Protheroe is re-acquainted with Colonel Marsh.
8/10Haven't Seen
A Sea of Dangers
Episode 7 - 11-27-1983
Tom is anxious about the castle's security and calls for more diligence. Anne gives birth then bids a sad farewell to Arnescote. Hugh Brandon performs a 'valiant commission' for Sir Martin.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Outrageous Fortune
Episode 6 - 11-20-1983
Dick Skinner returns to Arnescote with tales of pillaging in Swinford. Tom goes there and brings his sister Anne home despite her angry protests. Lucinda receives advice from the King.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
The Edge of the Sword
Episode 5 - 11-13-1983
Arnescote is commandeered by Captain Marsh, a Cavalry Officer for Cromwell's Parliament. Sir Martin feels let down by the King and cousin Susan betrays the family.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
A Silver Moon
Episode 4 - 11-06-1983
Lucinda is rude to the King because of her sense of justice - she then embarks on a successful adventure posing as 'Luke' Lacey and redeems herself.
8/10Haven't Seen
The Sound of Drums
Episode 3 - 10-30-1983
Anne returns to the castle to collect her belongings and has a sad parting with her father. Lord Lacey is badly wounded fighting and a cousin, Susan Protheroe, arrives seeking refuge.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
This War Without an Enemy
Episode 2 - 10-23-1983
The King dramatically makes several arrests for treason in the House of Commons. While out riding Lucinda meets Prince Rupert on his way to visit Sir Martin.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Gather Ye Rosebuds
Episode 1 - 10-16-1983
There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnescote Castle. His father and Lord Lacey have a heated discussion about the wedding dowry.
7.9/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.8/10
8.6/10 8.3/10 8.2/10 8.1/10
Restoration
Episode 10 - 3-10-1985
1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Witch Hunt
Episode 4 - 1-27-1985
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
This War Without an Enemy
Episode 2 - 10-23-1983
The King dramatically makes several arrests for treason in the House of Commons. While out riding Lucinda meets Prince Rupert on his way to visit Sir Martin.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Retribution
Episode 9 - 3-03-1985
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Cromwell at Arnescote
Episode 3 - 1-20-1985
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
