Season 2 (1985)
Episodes: 10
Star Cast: Lucy Aston , Tim Bentinck , Sharon Maughan , Peter Guinness ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Conflicts
Air Date: 1985-01-06
1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.
Ep.2 Cruel Necessity
Air Date: 1985-01-13
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
Ep.3 Cromwell at Arnescote
Air Date: 1985-01-20
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
Ep.4 Witch Hunt
Air Date: 1985-01-27
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.
Ep.5 Escape
Air Date: 1985-02-03
1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.
Ep.6 Fateful Days
Air Date: 1985-02-10
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
Ep.7 Forlorn Hope
Air Date: 1985-02-17
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
Ep.8 The Mailed Fist
Air Date: 1985-02-24
1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.
Ep.9 Retribution
Air Date: 1985-03-03
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
Ep.10 Restoration
Air Date: 1985-03-10
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.
