An Ocean Apart

Season 11988

When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.

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7 Episodes

E01 Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the war was over. For President Woodrow Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership.

April 20, 1988

E02 Home in Pasadena

This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed British and U.S. manufacturing and created economic rivalry between the two countries.

April 27, 1988

E03 Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain.

May 4, 1988

E04 Trust Me to the Bitter End

America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.

May 11, 1988

E05 If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.

May 18, 1988

E06 Under the Eagle's Wing

Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.

May 25, 1988

E07 Turning Up the Volume

During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

June 1, 1988

An Ocean Apart

E01 Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

E02 Home in Pasadena

E03 Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

E04 Trust Me to the Bitter End

E05 If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

E06 Under the Eagle's Wing

E07 Turning Up the Volume

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E01 Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

E02 Home in Pasadena

E03 Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

E04 Trust Me to the Bitter End

E05 If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

E06 Under the Eagle's Wing

E07 Turning Up the Volume