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By the Sword Divided Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Sunday, October 16, 1983

Ended: Sunday, December 18, 1983

When does By the Sword Divided Season 1 come out?

By the Sword Divided Season 1 premiered Sunday, October 16, 1983 on BBC One and ended Sunday, December 18, 1983. The season has 10 episodes.

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By the Sword Divided Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Gather Ye Rosebuds

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

2. This War Without an Enemy

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

3. The Sound of Drums

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

4. A Silver Moon

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

5. The Edge of the Sword

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

6. Outrageous Fortune

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.

Sunday · 43 years ago

7. A Sea of Dangers

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.

Sunday · 42 years ago

8. Ring of Fire

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.

Sunday · 42 years ago

9. 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.

Sunday · 42 years ago

10. Not Peace But a Sword Finale

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.

Sunday · 42 years ago

By the Sword Divided Season 1 guest stars

  • Sharon Maughan

    Sharon Maughan

    Anne Fletcher

  • Rob Edwards

    John Fletcher

  • Lucy Aston

    Lucinda Lacey

  • Eileen Way

    Eileen Way

    Minty

  • Janet Lees-Price

    Emma Bowen

  • Johanna Myers

    Hannah Jackman

  • Claire Davenport

    Mrs Dumfry

  • Edward Peel

    Edward Peel

    Walter Jackman

  • Peter Guinness

    Peter Guinness

    Dick Skinner

  • Simon Butteriss

    Simon Butteriss

    Hugh Brandon

  • Judy Buxton

    Susan Protheroe

  • Debbie Goodman

    Rachel

  • Bert Parnaby

    Sir Austin Fletcher

  • Julian Glover

    Julian Glover

    Sir Martin Lacey

  • Andrew McCulloch

    Andrew McCulloch

    Captain Leckie

  • Mark Burns

    Mark Burns

    Captain Charles Pike

By the Sword Divided Season 1 FAQ

When does By the Sword Divided Season 1 come out?

By the Sword Divided Season 1 premiered Sunday, October 16, 1983 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in By the Sword Divided Season 1?

By the Sword Divided Season 1 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of By the Sword Divided Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the By the Sword Divided Season 1 finale?

The By the Sword Divided Season 1 finale (Episode 10) aired Sunday, December 18, 1983.

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