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.
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Conflicts
Jan 6, 198550 min
1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.
Cruel Necessity
Jan 13, 198550 min
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
Cromwell at Arnescote
Jan 20, 198550 min
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
Witch Hunt
Jan 27, 198550 min
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.
Escape
Feb 3, 198550 min
1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.
Fateful Days
Feb 10, 198550 min
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
Andrew MacLachlan
Nathaniel Cropper
Sharon Maughan
Anne Fletcher
Rob Edwards
John Fletcher
Tim Bentinck
Sir Thomas Lacey
Lucy Aston
Lady Lucinda Ferrar
Eileen Way
Minty
Rosalie Crutchley
Goodwife Margaret
Janet Lees-Price
Emma Bowen
Johanna Myers
Hannah Jackman
Claire Davenport
Mrs Dumfry
Edward Peel
Walter Jackman
Peter Guinness
Dick Skinner
