Episodes
Conflicts
January 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.
Cruel Necessity
January 13, 1985
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
Cromwell at Arnescote
January 20, 1985
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
Witch Hunt
January 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.
Escape
February 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.
Fateful Days
February 10, 1985
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
Forlorn Hope
February 17, 1985
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
The Mailed Fist
February 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.
Retribution
March 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.
Restoration
March 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.
