Season 2

10 EPISODES • 1985

Season 2 of By the Sword Divided was released on January 6 and consists of 10 episodes.

Episodes

1: Conflicts

Jan 6, 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.

2: Cruel Necessity

Jan 13, 1985

1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

3: Cromwell at Arnescote

Jan 20, 1985

1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

4: Witch Hunt

Jan 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.

5: Escape

Feb 3, 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.

6: Fateful Days

Feb 10, 1985

1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

7: Forlorn Hope

Feb 17, 1985

1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

8: The Mailed Fist

Feb 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.

9: Retribution

Mar 3, 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.

10: Restoration

Mar 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.

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