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Season 2
January 6, 1985

Season 2

01. Conflicts

1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.

50min
January 6, 1985

02. Cruel Necessity

1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

50min
January 13, 1985

03. Cromwell at Arnescote

1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

50min
January 20, 1985

04. Witch Hunt

1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.

50min
January 27, 1985

05. Escape

1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.

50min
February 3, 1985

06. Fateful Days

1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

50min
February 10, 1985

07. Forlorn Hope

1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

50min
February 17, 1985

08. The Mailed Fist

1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.

50min
February 24, 1985

09. Retribution

1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.

50min
March 3, 1985

10. Restoration

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.

50min
March 10, 1985