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By the Sword Divided

By the Sword Divided

Description: By the Sword Divided is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series, created by John Hawkesworth, was a historical drama set during the mid-17th century, dealing ... Wikipedia
Genre: Drama, History, War
Year Released: 1983
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 20
First episode air date: October 16, 1983
Program Creator: John Hawkesworth
Networks: BBC, BBC One
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