Episodes
1. Conflicts
January 6, 1985
50 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.
2. Cruel Necessity
January 13, 1985
50 min
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
3. Cromwell at Arnescote
January 20, 1985
50 min
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
4. Witch Hunt
January 27, 1985
50 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.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Neame
5. Escape
February 3, 1985
50 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.
6. Fateful Days
February 10, 1985
50 min
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
7. Forlorn Hope
February 17, 1985
50 min
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
8. The Mailed Fist
February 24, 1985
50 min
1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.
Guest Stars:
Richard Bremmer
9. Retribution
March 3, 1985
50 min
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
