Watch Series: By the Sword Divided Released in (1983) - Season 2 produced by UK, The TV Series categorized in Drama, and content rating 12 with duration 50 min broadcasted as these networks BBC One, BBC, Streamed at Putlocker & directed by John Hawkesworth, Brian Farnham, Henry Herbert, Michael Custance. 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. - Season 2