Corner readers are great. I found out in no time that the show I was

thinking of (about the English Civil War) was “By the Sword Divided” (1983).

Here is a reference. Note that the

reviewer on that web page agrees with me about the stunning portrayal of

Charles I at his trial:

“I think it was the actors that really hooked me though. Charles I at his

trial was awe inspiring. His voice, his expression, his posture, even the

way he moved his eyes was regal.”

Yes. It has stuck in my mind all these years. In fact, I don’t actually

remember much else about the series….

The actor was someone named Jeremy Clyde, otherwise unknown to me.