Browse episode ratings trends for By the Sword Divided. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of By the Sword Divided's 20 episodes.
Best Episodes of By the Sword Divided
The Edge of the Sword
S1 Ep5
7.5
13th Nov 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.
A Silver Moon
S1 Ep4
7.5
6th Nov 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.
This War Without an Enemy
S1 Ep2
7.5
23rd Oct 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.
The Sound of Drums
S1 Ep3
6.5
30th Oct 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.
Restoration
S2 Ep10
6.0
10th Mar 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.
Retribution
S2 Ep9
6.0
3rd Mar 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.
Worst Episodes of By the Sword Divided
Gather Ye Rosebuds
S1 Ep1
5.5
16th Oct 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.
Outrageous Fortune
S1 Ep6
6.0
20th Nov 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.
A Sea of Dangers
S1 Ep7
6.0
27th Nov 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.
Ring of Fire
S1 Ep8
6.0
4th Dec 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.
Ashes to Ashes
S1 Ep9
6.0
11th Dec 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.
Not Peace But a Sword
S1 Ep10
6.0
18th Dec 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.
By the Sword Divided Episode Guide
Gather Ye Rosebuds
S1 Ep1
5.5
16th Oct 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.
This War Without an Enemy
S1 Ep2
7.5
23rd Oct 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.
The Sound of Drums
S1 Ep3
6.5
30th Oct 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.
A Silver Moon
S1 Ep4
7.5
6th Nov 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.
The Edge of the Sword
S1 Ep5
7.5
13th Nov 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.
Outrageous Fortune
S1 Ep6
6.0
20th Nov 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.
A Sea of Dangers
S1 Ep7
6.0
27th Nov 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.
Ring of Fire
S1 Ep8
6.0
4th Dec 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.
Ashes to Ashes
S1 Ep9
6.0
11th Dec 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.
Not Peace But a Sword
S1 Ep10
6.0
18th Dec 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.
The best rated episodes of By the Sword Divided are:
The Edge of the Sword S1E5 rated 7.5
A Silver Moon S1E4 rated 7.5
This War Without an Enemy S1E2 rated 7.5
The Sound of Drums S1E3 rated 6.5
Restoration S2E10 rated 6.0
Retribution S2E9 rated 6.0
The lowest rated episodes of By the Sword Divided are:
Gather Ye Rosebuds S1E1 rated 5.5
Outrageous Fortune S1E6 rated 6.0
A Sea of Dangers S1E7 rated 6.0
Ring of Fire S1E8 rated 6.0
Ashes to Ashes S1E9 rated 6.0
Not Peace But a Sword S1E10 rated 6.0
The first episode of By the Sword Divided aired on October 16, 1983.
The last episode of By the Sword Divided aired on March 10, 1985.
